Supplements dominate cross-border alerts in Europe
Twenty alerts mentioned the United States
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Man arrested as part of investigation into frozen food firm
More than 30 tons of products have been seized as an investigation into a company selling frozen food with suspected fraudulent labels continues. The Food Standards Agency’s (FSA) National Food Crime Unit operation led to the arrest of one man. He was later released under investigation and enquiries
Food fraud costs UK up to £2 billion per year
The cost of food fraud in the United Kingdom could be as much as £2 billion ($2.7 billion) per year, according to researchers. Research from the University of Portsmouth estimates that food fraud costs the UK economy between £400 million ($540 million) and £2 billion
Europe sees rise in possible fraud alerts in June
Fifteen alerts mentioned the United States
Australian agency denies horse meat claims
Authorities in an Australian state have rejected claims made in a TV program that horse meat has been detected in food. The New South Wales (NSW) Food Authority said it has not found horse meat in beef, lamb or any food for human consumption. Comments were made by NSW Greens
EU Commission reports potential fraud alerts for May
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