Baby food recalled on botulism fears
Plum Organics has recalled a batch of baby food over fears it may be tainted with botulism.
Archives for October 19, 2009
No concern over fluorinated chemical levels in food - FSA
There are no human health concerns over current dietary exposure to a range of fluorinated chemicals, such as PFOS and PFOA, the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said
Consumer will is vital to sustainable consumption, says report
Overcoming consumer barriers is key to encouraging more sustainable consumption – and stimulating innovation by businesses serving them, says a new report.
Olive oil component could avert Alzheimer’s
A compound in extra virgin olive oil could deter proteins from disrupting nerve cell function that causes the debilitating effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Attitudes divided on BOGOF offers
UK shoppers are divided on ‘buy one get one free’ offers: Nearly three in ten say they create too much food waste, but nearly a quarter use them to try new products, according to specialist grocery researchers IGD.
GM maize approvals stumble at EU hurdles
The ping-pong of approvals for GM crops in Europe played another round yesterday, when the Commission failed to reach agreement on MIR604 and a Council vote on three others was inconclusive.