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Proposal: Limit Advertising for Junk Food and Snacks

Limit advertising for unhealthy products in social media and limit junk food in public facilities such as swimming centers. These are some of the proposals to reverse the trend and get children and young people to eat better.

Proposal: Limit Advertising for Junk Food and Snacks

Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened

The regulations for energy drinks may be on the way to being tightened, writes Råd & Rön. > We are developing guidelines where we look at a recommended age limit for energy drinks, says Sabina Litens Karlsson, toxicologist and nutritionist at the National Food Agency, to the magazine.

Rules for Energy Drinks May be Tightened

Butchers can increase the risk of dementia

Cold cuts and processed red meat can lead to a 13 per cent higher risk of dementia, according to a new study based on over 130,000 people. Even fairly small amounts affect the brain.

Butchers can increase the risk of dementia

Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break

A record number of people in Sweden fell ill with salmonella last year, according to preliminary figures from the Public Health Agency. Moreover, more people are now infected in Sweden than abroad.

Record number of people got salmonella in Sweden – trend break

Rush for dietary supplements – to no avail?

Magnesium, D-vitamin and zinc. With hopes of becoming both more energetic and happier, Swedes are buying vitamins and minerals like never before.

Rush for dietary supplements – to no avail?

Thousand water reservoirs with inadequate sabotage protection

Around 1,100 Swedish drinking water facilities have poorer protection against sabotage and intrusion. One of them is the reservoir in Bollebygd, which, along with facilities in Bollnäs and Tranemo, has recently been subjected to suspected sabotage.

Thousand water reservoirs with inadequate sabotage protection

Time for Christmas Party – but beware of bacteria

Meatballs, herring – and bacteria? During Christmas, it may be a good idea to be a little extra careful with food hygiene. It requires a slightly different handling of food, says Karin Landström at the University of Gothenburg.

Time for Christmas Party – but beware of bacteria

So you reduce food waste at Christmas

Jansson's temptation, meatballs and herring in large quantities. During Christmas, Swedes' food waste increases, a survey from the National Food Agency shows.

So you reduce food waste at Christmas

Mislabelled strong beer and dangerous snus – a record in recalls

Dangerous snus, salmonella – and strong beer mislabeled as non-alcoholic beer. 2024 is shaping up to be a record year for the number of food product recalls.

Mislabelled strong beer and dangerous snus – a record in recalls

The Government Dissatisfied with Dietary Guidelines on Meat and Charcuterie

There will be no new dietary advice at the turn of the year. The government was dissatisfied with the National Food Agency's recommendations for reduced consumption of meat and charcuterie.

The Government Dissatisfied with Dietary Guidelines on Meat and Charcuterie

The Government Not Satisfied with Proposed Dietary Guidelines

In the beginning of next year, it was intended that the National Food Agency would present its new dietary guidelines. But now, the government is giving the agency the task of conducting a new analysis of the guidelines concerning red meat and charcuterie products.

The Government Not Satisfied with Proposed Dietary Guidelines

Twelve snus varieties are being recalled

Several snus varieties from the brands Granit and Lundgrens from British American Tobacco are being recalled, according to a press release from the National Food Agency. The reason is that they contain benzo\[a\]pyrene in levels that have been measured to exceed the permitted limit value.

Twelve snus varieties are being recalled

TV Chef's Sauce Recalled - Risk of Salmonella

Falafel sauce from TV chef Zeina Mourtada's brand is being recalled because it may contain salmonella, announces the National Food Agency. The recall applies to Zeina's Falafel Sauce 250 ml with best-before dates of either November 28, December 4, December 23, January 1, January 12, or February 5.

TV Chef's Sauce Recalled - Risk of Salmonella

The State is Demanded Millions for Rotten Grapes

Grapes worth millions rotted away when the National Food Agency chose to stop the production of a type of Persian wine. .

The State is Demanded Millions for Rotten Grapes

Snus recalled – alarm about dangerous substance

The tobacco company British American Tobacco Sweden is recalling the snus product Granit Original White Portion Large, writes the National Food Agency. This concerns snus manufactured between May 30 and November 10 this year.

Snus recalled – alarm about dangerous substance

Eggs recalled – may contain salmonella

Eggs from the company Alwaid AB are being recalled, as they may contain salmonella, writes the National Food Agency. The eggs have a best-before date of 19.

Eggs recalled – may contain salmonella

The Defence Forces take responsibility for PFAS-affected residents' water bills

The Defence Forces have found PFAS in several private wells in the Uppsala area. Now they are urging residents to buy bottled water and send the receipt to the Defence.

The Defence Forces take responsibility for PFAS-affected residents' water bills

Fish You Can Eat with a Clear Conscience

Norwegian farmed salmon gets the green light in the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) annual fish guide. Even Alaska pollock from the Bering Sea can be eaten with a clear environmental conscience.

Fish You Can Eat with a Clear Conscience

Baguette recalled – contains allergens

A ready-made baguette that is supposed to be filled with cheese and ham is being recalled because it contains the allergens mustard and egg, which are not listed on the packaging, writes the National Food Agency in a [press release](https://www. livsmedelsverket.

Baguette recalled – contains allergens

Soon answer to where the beef on the menu comes from

From and including March next year, restaurant guests will easily find information about the country of origin of the meat being served. "Many consumers want to make informed choices about the food they eat, and then good information is a prerequisite," says Minister for Rural Affairs Peter Kullgren (KD) in a press release.

Soon answer to where the beef on the menu comes from

Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

The meat and charcuterie producer Mora salt and smoking is recalling the product Bryggarns Hästkorv manufactured and sold between November 4 and 18. The sausage may contain listeria, according to both the National Food Agency and Mora salt and smoking on their websites.

Horse Sausage Recalled – May Contain Listeria

Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising

After years of price increases, household costs are expected to remain unchanged next year. This assessment is made by the Consumer Agency in its annual forecast – which is used by everyone from banks to the government.

Break in Trend - Household Costs No Longer Rising

Warning: Salmonella in Ukrainian Eggs

So far this year, eighty people have fallen ill with salmonella after eating raw Ukrainian eggs in various dishes, according to the National Food Agency in a press release. The latest case involves restaurant guests who were infected by bearnaise sauce.

Warning: Salmonella in Ukrainian Eggs

Pork Back Recalled - May Contain Listeria

Nordchark is recalling the product Dried Salted Pork Back due to the risk of listeria contamination, according to the National Food Agency's website. "During a routine check, Nordchark has found traces of the listeria bacterium in the product", the company states.

Pork Back Recalled - May Contain Listeria