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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

The Call to Swedes: Eat Less Meat

The Swedes should eat much less red meat, according to the National Food Agency. The authority proposes a reduction of meat consumption by 30 per cent, reports SVT News.

The Call to Swedes: Eat Less Meat

The Invention That Will Remove PFAS

For years, Cheng Zhang and his research colleagues have tried to create a filter that removes environmental toxins PFAS from water. Now the technology is to be tested sharply at a large water treatment plant.

The Invention That Will Remove PFAS

Banned Parmesan Chips Allowed for Sale

The municipality of Laholm is changing its stance and lifting the ban on Gårdschips marketing and selling parmesan chips, writes [Göteborgs-Posten](https://www. gp.

Banned Parmesan Chips Allowed for Sale

Olive Oils Fail - Do Not Live Up to Labeling

Every third olive oil sold as extra virgin oil does not live up to its labeling, according to Råd & Rön, which tested 20 oils purchased in Swedish stores. .

Olive Oils Fail - Do Not Live Up to Labeling

Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

The sale of fruits and vegetables has increased for two quarters in a row, according to the Swedish Daily Goods Trade's fruit and vegetable index. The volume increased during the second quarter of 2024 by 5.

Breakthrough: We're Buying More Fruits and Vegetables

Tough challenge to choose right at the fish counter

Threatened stocks, environmental toxins and impact on ecosystems – fish is heavily strained. In dietary recommendations, we are urged to eat fish and shellfish two to three times a week.

Tough challenge to choose right at the fish counter

Meat can increase the risk of diabetes

Reducing meat and charcuterie consumption can decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These conclusions are drawn by researchers from a comprehensive international study.

Meat can increase the risk of diabetes

Food Recalls More Common

That via mass media recalling food products due to suspicion of bacteria is becoming more common. But according to experts, it is a sign that food producers are doing what they should.

Food Recalls More Common

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

Blood-stained diarrhea, fever and vomiting. An increasing number of Swedes have fallen ill due to the intestinal bacteria campylobacter in recent weeks.

The Public Health Agency: Hundreds Sick from Raw Chicken

No Longer Life with Multivitamins

Are you one of those who take a multivitamin in the hope of a longer life? It is completely in vain, according to a large new study. .

No Longer Life with Multivitamins

So, tackle the rot month and avoid food poisoning

Now the rot month is here. Warm and humid weather makes mold and bacteria thrive.

So, tackle the rot month and avoid food poisoning

Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised

Five out of ten sunscreens with sun protection factor 50 do not have the high protection they claim, shows a Norwegian study. Several of them are sunscreens for children and are sold in Sweden.

Five out of ten sunscreens offer worse protection than promised

Picnic Day - How to Avoid Trash and Waste

Overflowing trash cans, piles of packaging and other waste. The picnic season is here and leaves its mark in parks and at bathing spots.

Picnic Day - How to Avoid Trash and Waste

Norway warns: Do not cultivate popular grass

Cultivating popcorn grass has become popular in recent years. But now the Norwegian equivalent of the Food Agency, Mattillsynet, is warning of problems.

Norway warns: Do not cultivate popular grass

Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Crisps on the beach, grilled food and margaritas may be synonymous with summer, but the fact is that we eat far too much salt. However, it is possible to cut down significantly in a relatively short period of time with a few simple tricks.

Salt Addiction? How to Cut Down

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much

The amount of salt in shop bread and cold cuts has decreased in recent years, shows a new survey from the National Food Agency. But the Swedes are still eating far too much salt.

Less Salt in Food – but Swedes Still Consume Too Much