Tests on best-selling crisps, biscuits and baby food showed raised levels of a chemical linked to cancer. According to the Food Standards Agency, 25 products have raised levels of acrylamide. "They are performance indicators and designed to promote best practice in controlling acrylamide levels." ‘UK food manufacturers have been working with supply chain partners, regulators and other bodies, at home and abroad, to lower acrylamide levels for years. Cow & Gate said: "We take food safety extremely seriously and have been working hard to reduce acrylamide levels.

Source: The Star January 25, 2017 08:03 UTC