AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood recalls: Shoppers were told not to eat recalled tinned soup sold at Waitrose and Sainsbury’s after warnings cans could rupture. Walkers crisps sold at Iceland were also urgently recalled. Product safety: South Tyneside Trading Standards seized 1,500 counterfeit squishy toys, warning some may contain hazardous chemicals or burst if microwaved. A children’s costume and other goods were also recalled, with buyers urged to stop using affected products. Winter essentials: Which? says to check the date symbol on hot-water bottles, as older bottles can split or leak and cause burns. Nutrition: UK research suggests replacing dairy with unfortified plant-based alternatives could increase iodine shortfalls, especially among teenage girls and women. Customer rights: Arnold Clark admitted liability for a 2022 data breach affecting thousands of customers, leaving claims to focus on the harm caused. Meanwhile, water-bill support has reached 2.3 million customers, but the watchdog says help remains uneven. Shopping tip: Tesco shoppers can use an online basket with in-store scanners to find items and check availability.
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