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Swedish Seafood Consumption Declines, Falling Short of Health Recommendations

It is recommended to eat two-three portions of fish and shellfish per week. We do not do that.

Swedish Seafood Consumption Declines, Falling Short of Health Recommendations

Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic

The environmental toxins in herring from the Baltic Sea have decreased significantly, according to a study. For adult men and women above childbearing age, there are no problems at all in eating this fish, says researcher Magnus Karlsson to Uppdrag Granskning.

Herring from the Baltic Sea Less Toxic

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Danish Farm, 24 Chickens Culled

A smaller flock of chickens on a farm on Zealand in Denmark has been affected by bird flu. The information is confirmed by the Danish food authority.

Bird Flu Outbreak Hits Danish Farm, 24 Chickens Culled

Animals Put Down Incorrectly - Prosecution

The animal owner shot a bull about five times and no shot hit the mark. Now the animal owner is being prosecuted for gross animal cruelty, which was discovered in connection with a veterinary control, reports SVT.

Animals Put Down Incorrectly - Prosecution

Oil Instead of Butter Does the Trick

Skipping the butter in favor of plant-based oils seems to be a good choice for those who want to live longer, according to a fresh study. .

Oil Instead of Butter Does the Trick

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

Higher tax on French fries and soda and lower on fruit and beans. With food tax shift, researchers hope to get us to eat better and healthier food.

Researchers' trick against ill health – raise the tax

"Half of Adults Could Be Obese by 2050: Can We Reverse the Trend?"

Half of all adults and a third of all children will be overweight or obese by 2050 – unless the development changes drastically. This prognosis is made by international research groups.

"Half of Adults Could Be Obese by 2050: Can We Reverse the Trend?"

Restaurants must soon tell the guests about the meat origin

Restaurants must soon be able to answer questions about the origin of the meat – on Saturday, the new rules come into force. .

Restaurants must soon tell the guests about the meat origin

Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

The number of new cases of heart disease is expected to increase drastically over the next 50 years. Better eating habits are pointed out as the single most effective measure to reverse the trend, according to a new report.

Better eating habits are the primary weapon against heart disease

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