Written Q&A to EU Commission – Approval of GM Maize MIR 162 and long term studies

This is an interesting answer by the Commission, which indicates where is possible to find long term studies about the possible adverse effects of GMOs on human health Question for written answer E-010047/12 to the Commission Angelika Werthmann (ALDE) (6 November 2012) Subject: Approval of controversial GM maize MIR 162 The Commission has approved the use … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Approval of GM Maize MIR 162 and long term studies

Food recalls in EU – Week 45

This week on the RASFF database (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) we can find two recalls from consumers in EU, between the alert notifications:- Pathogenic micro-organisms: Salmonella spp. in frozen salted chicken breast fillet, following a food poisoning event. Origin Thailand (via Netherlands), notification from Finland; - Foreign bodies: glass fragments in tomato sauce with fine herbs, following a consumer complaint. Origin Italy, notification from … Continue reading Food recalls in EU – Week 45