Diesel Salmon contamination in UK Supermarkets

salmon.jpgSalmon products ranging through wet-fish, smoked salmon and fish pies, have been removed from shelves and recalled by supermarkets due to contaminations with diesel.

The source of the problem has been traced to the seafood company Marine Harvest – one of the world’s biggest salmon farmers – which operates in the west Highlands and supplies fish to Morrisons and Young’s Seafood Ltd. The company said the fresh fish could have been tainted by the diesel – possibly from a vehicle – during transportation to a nearby processing plant.

The problem was first noticed when consumers complained of an unpleasant “white spirit” taste. Thousands of salmon products have been recalled from ten supermarket chains. The salmon recall is the latest in a long line of food alerts similar to the Tuna story we reported recently. [Read more...]

Celebrate National Chilli Week, 26 November – 3 December

redchilis.JPGA great source of vitamin C, chillies are packed with powerful immune boosting qualities that help protect the body from colds and flu. Just the thing to spice up your life as the winter nights draw in, they also trigger the release of endorphins in the body which help lift your spirits and even your libido! [Read more...]

Chestnuts From Down Under

large_big.jpgFollowing on from our two previous chestnut posts here and here we have a fantastic comment from Nick in Australia. We felt it would be a crime to keep this highly interesting information relegated to the comments section and as such we have posted it below so that none of you EB readers will miss out on it!

Remember that if you have anything that you would like to guest post about here on Eating Britain then use the ‘submit content‘ page and we will look to publish you right here for all to see. [Read more...]

Next Friday is Fruity Friday

Fruity Friday aims to encourage people to eat more fruit and vegetables as part of a healthy lifestyle. It also raises money for WCRF to fund our cancer prevention research and education programmes.

Organisations across the country will be getting involved, with companies laying on fruity breakfasts for employees and schoolchildren taking part in wacky events and dressing in fruity colours.

If you would like to get involved in the campaign, or make a donation, please visit the website at http://www.wcrf-uk.org.

Friday Food Blog Highlights 18-05-07

Slow Food versus The Farmers, You and Me

Parsnip meet coconut. Now jump in together.

The Recipe Scout finds more delights.

SarahG gets her first picks from the garden.

Round 5 of “Waiter there’s something in my

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