Strong odours prompt authorities to a butcher's in Carregado
ASAE, the Municipal Police and the GNR seized several cuts of meat from the premises.
ASAE shuts down still and seizes 8 tonnes of bagasse
An illegal distillery producing spirits without an industrial licence was dismantled in an operation that resulted in the seizure of 8 tonnes of bagasse, undiluted aguardente (raw spirit) and copper equipment.
ASAE seizes eight tonnes of grape pomace and 185 litres of undiluted aguardente in Lousada
The enforcement authority also opened an administrative offence proceeding over the lack of an industrial licence.
Susete Estrela: "There are no healthy foods without first..."
Thousands of people die each year in Europe from food poisoning, almost half of the cases occurring at home. Susete Estrela discusses food safety and publishes a book outlining 50 mistakes to avoid in the kitchen.
Withdrawal of specific batches of NAN and Alfamino Júnior infant formula
After Nestlé, ASAE has warned about batches of infant formula. No cases of illness have so far been reported, it says.
Batches of NAN and Alfamino Júnior infant formula withdrawn
The action follows the detection of a potential toxin. ASAE advises retailers and distributors to immediately withdraw from sale all batches identified on the list.
ASAE oversees the market withdrawal of batches of Nestlé infant formula
This action “is due to the detection of the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus”
ASAE seizes over 3,500 food products containing 'cannabis sativa'
The authority warns that the items posed 'risks to public health, consumer safety and market integrity'.
ASAE halts sale of supplements containing Cannabis sativa
The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) seized more than 3,500 items and initiated six criminal proceedings during an inspection into compliance with rules on the marketing of food products containing 'cannabis sativa'. In a statement released today, ASAE reports that the inspection of six businesses specialising in the sale of dietary supplements and food products resulted in ...
ASAE seizes more than 3,500 food products containing 'cannabis sativa'
The Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) has opened six criminal proceedings for the commission of trafficking offences.
