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Fire destroys more than 4 million kilograms of seed potatoes in Finland

More than four million kilograms of seed potatoes have been destroyed in a fire in northern Finland, Yle reports.

Experts warn of risks from taking dietary supplements without need

Supplements with extra magnesium, iron or vitamins are heavily promoted in advertisements and on social media. But taking supplements without needing them can be risky. At best, you'll just pee them out, but it could be much worse than that, says pharmacist Annika Svedberg.

Swedish teenagers drink energy drinks most often in the Nordic region, study finds

Swedish teenagers drink energy drinks more often than their peers in the other Nordic countries. In Sweden, there is also a higher proportion that shows signs of dependence.

Ground cinnamon recalled after mercury levels found above limit

Protein supplements unnecessary for young people, Swedish Food Agency says

Protein is important for young people who want to build muscle. But spending money on protein supplements is unnecessary. At least that's what the Swedish National Food Agency believes, which has looked at research on young people's protein intake. If you eat a varied and sufficient diet, you don't need extra protein, says Josefin Edwall Löfvenborg, nutritionist at the Swedish National Food Agency.

Brazil meat imports to the EU stop this autumn, likely pushing up beef fillet prices in Sweden

Imports of meat to the EU from Brazil will be stopped this autumn. This will mean a slightly reduced supply of beef fillet, sirloin steak and entrecôte in Swedish stores, says Maximilian Emanuelsson at meat wholesaler Norvida. The stoppage also threatens to drive up the price of Swedish beef.

African swine fever found in Finland for first time, restrictions imposed

African swine fever was found in pigs in Finland for the first time on Thursday. Restrictions were introduced in the affected areas on Friday, Yle reports.

EFSA lowers TFA health guideline by 70% as PFAS levels rise

Concentrations of the PFAS substance TFA continue to rise in the environment. The European Food Safety Authority, EFSA, is now lowering the health guideline value for the substance by around 70 percent, writes Tidningen Syre.