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80% of Spanish apples contain residues of several toxic pesticides at the same time

A study coordinated by PAN Europe across 13 countries has found that 85% of conventionally grown apples tested contained multiple pesticides at the same time. In Spain, the figure stands at 80%. The combined effects of these substances have not yet been officially assessed.

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French children exposed to high levels of toxic heavy metals in everyday foods, study finds

A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish.

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European apples tainted with 'pesticide cocktails', new study claims

New research criticises the European Union's risk assessment procedure for assessing pesticides in silos instead of focusing on the impact of the "cocktail" effect – the combination of several pesticide residues present in fruits and vegetables.

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Severe food poisoning linked to Listeria on the rise in Europe, EU authorities warn

There were more than 6,500 foodborne outbreaks in 2024, a new report says.

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Viral posts mislead on Italy's 'lab-grown meat' ban

Italy passed a law banning cultivated or cell-based meat years ago, but posts online suggesting that it has just happened have prompted conflicting claims related to the product.

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The Hidden Ingredient in Your Favorite Soup That’s About to Get Banned

The clean, bright look of many processed foods—from powdered creamers to some white sauces and soups—is often the result of a single, unseen ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (TiO2). While this compound is naturally occurring and chemically inert, its use as a whitening pigment in food has become the subject of intense…

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Supplements containing up to 12.5 times safe limit sold online – Which?

Which? looked at Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6 and Zinc supplements listed for sale on popular online marketplaces.

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Green kiwis earn EU’s first-ever fruit health claim for keeping you regular

Kiwis are now EU-certified to keep your digestive system on schedule, becoming the first fresh fruit to get the bloc’s green light for health benefits.

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The French rebel against a pesticide authorised for use in the European Union

The Duplomb Law is being fiercely contested by civil society and a petition opposes the reintroduction of a pesticide.

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Fluoride levels in drinking water do not pose health risks, say EU food safety officials

The agency said levels of fluoride in EU drinking water are safe, but that questions remain on how exposure to the mineral could affect children’s brain development.

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Raw milk and wild birds: How the bird flu strain raising alarm in the US could enter Europe

The food safety agency analysed all the possible ways the US bird flu strain could make its way into Europe.

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Pesticides: a life ruined by glyphosate

Ludovic Maugé, a former landscaper, thought he would live happily for many years to come on the coast of Brittany in France, where our reporter Valérie Gauriat met him.

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Measles, beef fat, and bird flu: What Europeans say about RFK Jr’s Make America Healthy Again agenda

European health authorities agree with Donald Trump’s health secretary on some big picture issues - but not on all the details.

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Trump's wrong, European food's safer than American, says EU safety chief

EU food standards are among the strictest in the world thanks to rigorous inspections and enforcement, says EU food safety agency director Bernhard Url, dismissing Donald Trump’s recent claims.

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What Is Chlorinated Chicken And Is It Safe To Eat? Farage Backs US Deal Despite EU Ban Since 1997

Chlorinated chicken, where poultry carcasses are washed with chlorine dioxide to kill bacteria, is a contentious issue in UK-US trade discussions.

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What are GMOs and why do they remain so controversial? | Euronews Tech Talks

What are GMOs and why are they a topic of debate? Researcher and EFSA expert Josep Casacuberta joins Euronews Tech Talks to answer these questions.

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EU bans caffeine use in pesticides - because it’s ‘harmful to humans if swallowed’

In banning the substance for use on crops, the bloc warned caffeine has negative effects on the cardiovascular system and central nervous system

Evening Standard

What is chlorate? Coca-Cola recalls drinks over high chemical levels in Europe

Five product lines in the UK were affected: Coke, Fanta, Minute Maid, Sprite and Tropico

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The Times of India

The truth about sugar substitutes: Safe alternative or hidden health risk?

Remember the term 'saccharine smile'? It refers to a smile so overtly sweet that its genuineness is almost unpalatable and entirely unimaginable.

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Non-nutritive sweeteners: A safe tool to reduce sugar, calories among different consumer age groups

Non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS), also known as low and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCS), are alternatives that contain zero or very low amounts of carbohydrates or energy. These sweeteners can act as an effective tool to reduce caloric content and sugar, which when consumed in excess and without proper diet or exercise, can…

Radio France Internationale

EU to ban artificial smoky snack flavourings over cancer fears

European member states are to ban artificial smoke flavourings used in products such as cheeses and crisps amid concern over health risks. Manufacturers have two years to find alternatives.

The Hindu

Why MDH, Everest spices are under international scrutiny | Explained

Indian spice export industry faces crisis over ethylene oxide contamination, sparking international investigations and calls for stricter regulations.

The Times of India

H5N1 bird flu pandemic might be 100 times worse than COVID, warn experts: Know how to stay safe

Concerns have peaked over the potential threat posed by H5N1 bird flu. Experts have said that it can lead to a pandemic which can be 100 times worse than COVID, as per UK-based tabloid, DailyMail.

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Lack Of Immunity Raises Bird Flu Pandemic Risk

EFSA warns of bird flu pandemic risk due to lack of immunity. Importance of vigilance and preparedness emphasized.

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Inuit Communities Show Alarming Levels Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Remote Areas

Danish researchers find Inuit populations in Greenland with dangerously high levels of PFAS chemicals in their blood.

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