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Fact check: Does the Celsius energy drink contain dangerous levels of cyanide?

Social media users have been resharing a misleading clip of an influencer claiming that the energy drink Celsius contains dangerous levels of cyanide.

Health news

McDonald's E. coli outbreak source identified in US amid rise in cases

The likely source of the E. coli outbreak was identified as the number of cases jumped to 90.

Food and Drink

Mayo + Nutella: What are your favourite gross-but-yummy food combos?

Dua Lipa has gone viral with a beverage concoction that has divided the internet. But everyone has their own weird food combinations that shouldn't work (but do). Here are some tips for you to step outside your culinary comfort zones.

Health news

What is botulism and how can you avoid it?

A local artisanal pesto in France was linked to cases of botulism. What is it?

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Health news

EU Commission’s health service may shed key food competencies

Health department DG SANTE could suffer a remarkable power loss to its farm-focused rival DG AGRI, according to the latest draft of a reshuffle seen by Euronews.

Health news

Denmark ‘too spicy’ noodles recall: Real risk or a matter of taste?

The announcement by the Danish food safety regulator has been met with derision by people who like a taste of the hot stuff.

Business

Not such a Yuka idea: The French app that could change how you shop

Yuka is an app developed to help consumers learn more about ingredients in food and cosmetic products that might be harmful. However, it needs to be considered in the context of the complete ingredient list.

Green News

Inside the activist group that stormed a French forever chemical plant

Euronews Green followed members of Extinction Rebellion as they prepared to break into French chemical giant Arkema.

Health news

Over 281 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2023, UN says

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the report is “a roll call of human failings,” and that “in a world of plenty, children are starving to death".

Nutrition

Excess pesticide residues fourfold higher in imported food, agency finds

There is a low risk to consumer health from exposure to pesticide residues in food but imports from third countries need to be monitored since they are four times more likely to exceed recommended levels, according to the latest findings of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

Europe News

Coalition puts fake meat on ministers' menu, and sinks in teeth

Austria, France and Italy pushed for putting lab-grown meat on the ‘menu’ of the next gathering of EU agriculture ministers, taking the helm of the 12-country coalition against this food technology.

United Kingdom

UK's Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition

Sunak was joined by ministers, diplomats and philanthropists from about 20 countries at a one-day Global Food Security Summit in London, where he urged world leaders to harness artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technology to end malnutrition around the globe.

Green News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

Food and Drink

How microbial protein is shaping food production on Earth and in space

Finnish foodtech firm Solar Foods makes microbial protein using just hydrogen, CO2 and electricity. Could it help astronauts get to Mars?

Health news

Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs?

Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer.

Italy

Italy's waging a crusade against lab-grown meat. Does it have a point?

The new Food Sovereignty Ministry is trying to live up to its name by prohibiting lab-grown food in defence of the country's farming traditions. But how likely is an outright ban?

Health news

Can gene-edited wheat reduce cancer risks from burnt foods?

Following a successful experiment, the UK is expected to give a green light to genetically edited wheat.

World News

Good News: Space travel promises many advances for humans

These are five feel-good news stories to feel optimistic and cheer up the weekend

Eco-Innovation

Taiwan is turning unused metro stations into vertical farms

In order to fulfill a high demand for sustainable, clean and organic food, Taiwan is looking for alternative spaces to grow vegetables.

Green News

Spoiler alert: Why are supermarkets ditching best before labels?

Waitrose, Tesco and M&S are changing the look of their fresh produce, to cut down the amount of food waste that happens at home.