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

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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 35

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

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: Listeria Monocytogenes in oak smoked salmon, following company's own check. Origin United Kingdom, distributed also in Italy and Zimbabwe. - Packaging defective: risk of breakage of bottles containing ginger beer, cola and dandelion and burdock soft drinks, following consumer … Continue reading Food Recalls in EU – Week 35