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High street restaurants sign up to healthy eating
Six leading high street restaurant chains ? Burger King, KFC, McDonald's, Nando's, Subway and Wimpy ? have today announced a commitment to make changes in their restaurants, which support Agency activity to help people eat more healthily outside the home.
Local authority audit published
The Agency?s local authority audit report for North Somerset is now available online.
Waitrose recalls bean mix
Waitrose has recalled its Wholesome 10 Bean Mix, 500g because it contains gluten and barley which is not mentioned on the label. This product is therefore a possible risk for people who have a gluten intolerance or those that are sensitive to barley.
Agency publishes views on scores on the doors legal issues
The Food Standards Agency has today published its views on a number of legal questions around the establishment of a UK-wide 'scores on the doors' scheme. Scores on the doors schemes provide consumers with information about hygiene standards in food businesses.
Fray Bentos recalls minced beef and onion pies
Fray Bentos has recalled some of its own brand Minced Beef & Onion Pie (425g), because it may contain pieces of metal. The affected batch has only been supplied to Iceland stores. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
Quaker Oats recalls some oats
Quaker Oats has recalled some of their own brand Quaker Oats Original (1.5kg carton) and Quaker 'Jumbo' Rolled Oats (1kg carton) because of the possible presence of a beetle known as the confused flour beetle (Tribolium confusum) in the product. The Agency has issued a Food Alert for Information.
Melamine update: 14 November 2008
The Agency has updated the list of products tested in the UK and found to be contaminated with melamine. As the Agency is told about any further products, this page will be updated. Melamine is an industrial chemical that should not be present in food.
Latest FSA News published and online
This month, FSA News, the Agency?s magazine for stakeholders, highlights new advice for pregnant women to reduce their caffeine intake.

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Did You Know

Alyson Mitchell, a food chemist at the University of California, has found that organic Tomatoes have up to 97% more Flavonoids,antioxidants that have been linked to reduced cardio-vascular disease, some cancer and dementia.

Sainsbury's Organic White Bread Premium contains a high 0.6g sodium per 100g, Organic is not allways better for you.

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