Two councils in England seized imported American cereal, candy, crisps, and drinks during operations.

More than 670 items at an Oxford Street candy shop were destroyed after being found by Westminster City Council’s environmental health team.

Products included American cereal, crisps, and fizzy drinks that contained additives, colorings, and e-numbers

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Brazilian authorities have cracked down on potentially dangerous pesticides, animal feed products, and beverages in a range of recent operations.

In Operation “Ossos do Ofício” about 50 tons of products intended for animal feed, 12 tons of raw materials, and 500-kilograms of veterinary products were seized.

Efforts involved the Ministry

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Researchers have developed a device that detects low concentrations of methanol in alcoholic beverages.

Swiss experts have created and tested a portable device paired with a smartphone app that can measure methanol levels. When placed over an open container, the device uses a sensor that absorbs a vapor or gas
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