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Southend-on-Sea Trading Standards For all consumer and complaints, enquiries and advice, please call the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 0808 223 1133.

Warning for parents and carers. 🎃 Halloween costumes can catch fire quickly. Keep your children and their costumes away...
23/10/2026

Warning for parents and carers.
🎃 Halloween costumes can catch fire quickly.

Keep your children and their costumes away from naked flames and lit pumpkins.

Before the celebrations begin:
✅ Buy from a reputable retailer
✅ Check for UKCA or CE markings
✅ Make sure costumes fit properly and do not create a trip hazard
✅ Check decorations, lights and batteries for damage

A few simple checks can help keep your Halloween fun and safe.

Fake Halloween makeup and contact lenses aren’t safety tested can contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and lead.Don’...
23/10/2026

Fake Halloween makeup and contact lenses aren’t safety tested can contain dangerous chemicals like mercury and lead.
Don’t risk a potential rash, burn or scarring with fake cosmetics and only shop with reputable sellers.
How to shop safely ⤵️

Being a good neighbour doesn’t start at the curfew.The people around you may have work, school, young children or other ...
23/10/2026

Being a good neighbour doesn’t start at the curfew.
The people around you may have work, school, young children or other reasons why late-night fireworks can be disruptive.

Product Safety Report for Kovar Windproof Camping Stove. The product presents a risk of burns because the burner produce...
23/10/2026

Product Safety Report for Kovar Windproof Camping Stove. The product presents a risk of burns because the burner produces a large and uncontrolled flame, even when operated on the lowest flame setting. This could result in the user receiving burns. Improvements are also required to the product labelling, marking and instructions.

Brand: Kovar
Model: K-203
Barcode: 5070505306063

The product has been withdrawn from the market and destroyed by S&S Cash and Carry.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the retailer/supplier for a replacement or refund.

Product Recall for Axkid MiniKid Core Car Seats. The child car seat did not achieve the level of performance required un...
23/10/2026

Product Recall for Axkid MiniKid Core Car Seats. The child car seat did not achieve the level of performance required under the manufacturer’s own safety standards.

Brand Axkid
Model Minikid Core

The product has been recalled from end users by Axkid. Visit the Axkid website and scroll down to "Product Safety Message" to register for a free replacement Axkid Minikid 4 Pro.

Take your time to find the right trader for your home improvements to avoid scammers posing as traders taking advantage....
22/10/2026

Take your time to find the right trader for your home improvements to avoid scammers posing as traders taking advantage.

Check places like Buy With Confidence Trading Standards Approved, TrustMark or Which? Trusted Trader to find a legit trader.
And if you think something isn’t right or are feeling pressured, get help from our consumer service to stay ⤵️

Full On Flapjacks is recalling various Flapjacks because the products contain almonds (nuts), soya and wheat (gluten) wh...
22/10/2026

Full On Flapjacks is recalling various Flapjacks because the products contain almonds (nuts), soya and wheat (gluten) which are not declared on the label.

Bakewell Flapjack (Undeclared allergens: Almonds (nuts), Soya, Wheat (gluten))
Pack size All pack sizes
Best before All date codes

Raspberry Yoghurt Flapjack (Undeclared allergens: Soya and Wheat (gluten))
Pack size All pack sizes
Best before All date codes

White Chocolate Flapjack (Undeclared allergens: Soya and Wheat (gluten))
Pack size All pack sizes
Best before All date codes

Blueberry Swirl Flapjack (Undeclared allergens: Soya and Wheat (gluten))
Pack size All pack sizes
Best before All date codes

Caramel Flapjack (Undeclared allergens: Soya and Wheat (gluten))
Pack size All pack sizes
Best before All date codes

If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to almonds (nuts) or soya, and/or an allergy or intolerance to wheat containing gluten, or with coeliac disease, do not eat them. Instead return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.

Your firework display might only last a short time, but giving your neighbours advance notice can make a real difference...
22/10/2026

Your firework display might only last a short time, but giving your neighbours advance notice can make a real difference.

Some people find unexpected fireworks genuinely distressing. Others may simply want time to prepare themselves, their children or their animals.

SuperValu and Centra are recalling salmon and prawn cocktail products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in t...
22/10/2026

SuperValu and Centra are recalling salmon and prawn cocktail products because Listeria monocytogenes has been found in the products.

SUPERVALU SIGNATURE TASTE APPLEWOOD SMOKED SALMON
Pack size 100g
Use by All Use By dates

SUPERVALU SIGNATURE TASTE PRAWN COCKTAIL
Pack size 180g
Use by All Use By dates

SUPERVALU BBQ SMOKED SALMON
Pack size 100g
Use by All Use By dates

SUPERVALU PRAWN COCKTAIL 180g
Pack size 180g
Use by All Use By dates

SUPERVALU SMOKED SALMON 100g
Pack size 100g
Use by All Use By dates

CENTRA BBQ SALMON
Pack size 100g
Use by All Use By dates

CENTRA SMOKED SALMON
Pack size 100g
Use by All Use By dates

INSPIRED BY CENTRA APPLEWOOD SMOKED SALMON
Pack size 80g
Use by All Use By dates

INSPIRED BY CENTRA ATLANTIC PRAWN COCKTAIL
Pack size 180g
Use by All Use By dates

If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to where you bought them from for a full refund.

Symptoms caused by Listeria monocytogenes can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.

As the job-hunting season begins, it is important to protect yourself from fake opportunities.Keep your guard up and mak...
22/10/2026

As the job-hunting season begins, it is important to protect yourself from fake opportunities.

Keep your guard up and make sure you spot the red flags:
• Vague job offers
• Big pay, little effort
• ‘Trial tasks’ with a fee
• Pressure to act fast

Stay safe:
• Use trusted platforms
• Research companies
• Never pay to apply

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