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How long can Midsummer food be left out?
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How long can Midsummer food be left out?

Two hours. The salmon, herring and cheeses should not be left on the Midsummer table for longer than that in summer heat of 25–30 degrees
New dietary advice for the elderly: more protein and vitamin D
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New dietary advice for the elderly: more protein and vitamin D

A little more protein and vitamin D. These are the new dietary recommendations for people aged 65 and over
New fruit requirements for jam and juice and stricter honey labeling
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New fruit requirements for jam and juice and stricter honey labeling

New requirements are being introduced for food products including jam, juice and honey. The rules will take effect on June 14 and place stricter requirements on product contents, the Swedish National Food Administration announced
Millions in support will secure grocery stores in the north in the event of a crisis
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Millions in support will secure grocery stores in the north in the event of a crisis

The Swedish National Food Agency wants to strengthen grocery stores in the northernmost counties by providing a total of SEK 90 million - so they can maintain capacity during an emergency.
More children get enough vitamin D after milk fortification increased
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More children get enough vitamin D after milk fortification increased

Doubling the amount of vitamin D added to milk, among other measures, has led to significantly more children receiving sufficient amounts of vitamin D.
Industrial giant 3M sued for approximately SEK 13 billion over PFAS pollution
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Industrial giant 3M sued for approximately SEK 13 billion over PFAS pollution

The American industrial conglomerate 3M is being sued for approximately SEK 13 billion in damages caused by PFAS.
Endocrine disruptors found in many strawberries
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Endocrine disruptors found in many strawberries

Seven out of ten Swedish strawberries contained low levels of at least one endocrine-disrupting substance, according to random samples by the Swedish National Food Agency, the newspaper Syre reports.
Uppsala Vatten warns of elevated uranium levels in Vänge drinking water
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Uppsala Vatten warns of elevated uranium levels in Vänge drinking water

The municipal water company Uppsala Vatten warns that the levels of uranium are elevated in the drinking water in the town of Vänge, west of Uppsala. "Do not drink the municipal drinking water in Vänge," the company said
KD wants to introduce an age limit for energy drinks in Sweden
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KD wants to introduce an age limit for energy drinks in Sweden

The Christian Democrats are presenting a series of proposals to improve the mental health of young people, including an age limit for energy drinks.
New advice: How much energy drink should young people drink per day?
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New advice: How much energy drink should young people drink per day?

Barely half a can. Young people should not drink more than that per day of caffeine-filled energy drinks, according to new guidance from the Swedish National Food Administration
Zeinas Toum garlic cream recalled - may contain shrimp
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Zeinas Toum garlic cream recalled - may contain shrimp

Zeinas Toum garlic cream, 200 grams, has been recalled because there is a risk the product contains crustaceans (shrimp) that are not declared on the packaging.
Swedish National Food Agency to procure freeze-dried food for storage in northern Sweden
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Swedish National Food Agency to procure freeze-dried food for storage in northern Sweden

The Swedish National Food Agency will procure freeze-dried food for storage in northern Sweden. The storage will ensure access to food in times of war and in the event of a threat of war
The Milk Fight in the US: Like Licking a Cow's Undercarriage
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The Milk Fight in the US: Like Licking a Cow's Undercarriage

Influencers praise unpasteurized milk, and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy has taken shots of it at the White House
Risk of water shortage in southern Sweden - time to save water
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Risk of water shortage in southern Sweden - time to save water

The water situation looks tough in southern Sweden ahead of summer. SGU warns there is already a risk of water shortages in Skåne
Swedish Grocery Trade Association wants an age limit on energy drinks
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Swedish Grocery Trade Association wants an age limit on energy drinks

The Swedish Grocery Trade Association is once again raising the issue of an age limit for energy drinks. The industry group wants legislation introduced
Bacon & Cheddar sausages recalled after suspected plastic and metal found
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Bacon & Cheddar sausages recalled after suspected plastic and metal found

Food Toxicology Review Finds Cocktail of Pesticides in Three of Four Foods
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Food Toxicology Review Finds Cocktail of Pesticides in Three of Four Foods

Three out of four food items contain traces of pesticides. A new review by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation warns of consequences for both human health and the environment
Then the sun gives us vitamin D - 15 minutes can be enough
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Then the sun gives us vitamin D - 15 minutes can be enough

Right now, many of us living in northern Europe are at our lowest levels of vitamin D. It will be a while before we start producing this vital substance from the sun again
Proposal: State to purchase mobile mills to produce flour in times of crisis
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Proposal: State to purchase mobile mills to produce flour in times of crisis

To make food from the emergency grain stocks being built in northernmost Sweden, flour mills are needed. Therefore, the Swedish National Food Agency is proposing that the state purchase mobile mills
Authorities want to oppose energy drinks with help of young people
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Authorities want to oppose energy drinks with help of young people

Why do teenagers choose energy drinks over soda? Now, authorities are enlisting the help of young people to reduce consumption.
This much energy drink is okay for young people: 70 milligrams of caffeine a day
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This much energy drink is okay for young people: 70 milligrams of caffeine a day

Young people under 16 should not drink more than 70 milligrams of caffeine per day, which is about the amount in a small cup of coffee, the Swedish National Food Agency suggests. "We have seen that many parents and teachers are concerned," says toxicologist Sabina Litens Karlsson
New dietary guidelines: How to eat after 65
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New dietary guidelines: How to eat after 65

Extra protein - and small, high-fat portions for the extra fragile. That is the proposal for new dietary guidelines for people over 65 developed by the Swedish National Food Agency
How to attract more students to the school cafeteria
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How to attract more students to the school cafeteria

One in three high school students skips school lunch from time to time, opting instead for fast food, snacks, or not eating at all. But there are ways to attract more people to the school cafeteria
Junk food advertising aimed at children to be banned in UK
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Junk food advertising aimed at children to be banned in UK

Junk food advertising targeted at children will soon be banned on British television. However, many companies have already changed their commercials
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