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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

Sushi and Sandwich Cakes Among Top Food Poisoning Causes 2019-2023

Vegetables and composite foods such as sushi and smörgåstårta are some of the most common causes behind reported cases of food poisoning between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from the National Food Agency. .

Sushi and Sandwich Cakes Among Top Food Poisoning Causes 2019-2023

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

Control: 600 tons of rice misleadingly labeled

In a control carried out by Swedish and European authorities, nearly all of the over 600 tons of rice that was controlled was labeled as being of better quality than it was, announces the National Food Agency. .

Control: 600 tons of rice misleadingly labeled

Vegetables are the most expensive - "it's about thousands"

Households can save thousands of kronor by buying fruit and vegetables in the cheap store instead of the expensive one. This is revealed in a new survey from Matpriskollen.

Vegetables are the most expensive - "it's about thousands"

Dietitian: Meatballs are no reason for a guilty conscience

The youngest among us eat better now than 20 years ago. But small children still consume too much red meat and too few vegetables.

Dietitian: Meatballs are no reason for a guilty conscience

Small children eat better – but not well enough

Too much meat and sugar, but it's going in the right direction. This is shown by a survey on small children's eating habits conducted by the National Food Agency.

Small children eat better – but not well enough

How much PFAS is in our drinking water

Eternal chemicals PFAS are discovered in almost all drinking water. In at least three municipalities, the levels exceed the limit values for four specifically designated substances.

How much PFAS is in our drinking water

Yeast Factory Can Become Part of Total Defense

If Sweden ends up in crisis or war and the import of food is cut off, all bread must be able to be baked in the country. Therefore, the area where the country's only yeast factory is located, in Sollentuna municipality, should become a national interest for Sweden's total defense, suggests the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).

Yeast Factory Can Become Part of Total Defense

Break-in at water tower – hospital on high alert

After a break-in at the water tower in Bollnäs, residents in Bollnäs town center and Freluga are advised to boil water before consumption. The police have cordoned off the area and the local hospital is on high alert.

Break-in at water tower – hospital on high alert