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A fisherman from Alcochete has been charged with a continuous crime of document forgery.
A fisherman from Alcochete has been charged with a continuous crime of document forgery.
Researcher Dalia Perelman points out five main characteristics that help explain why ultra-processed foods are linked to worse health outcomes.
A man told CMTV that the food was of poor quality, but could not guarantee it was spoiled. However, the Public Security Police seized two tonnes of food unfit for consumption.
An Asian buffet restaurant in Cacém was closed following an inspection operation, where serious hygiene and food storage failures were detected. The establishment served spoiled food and accommodated immigrant employees in makeshift rooms.
Man told CMTV that the food did not look good and that the glass “smelled like rotten egg”.
The GNR's Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) seized approximately one tonne of oysters, with an estimated value of 20,000 euros, in Ílhavo, in the Aveiro district, the security force reported this Wednesday, March 11. In a statement, the GNR clarified that the oysters were seized during an inspection of a bivalve mollusc transport carried out on Friday. 'During the inspection, a shipping company was identified that was placing aquaculture animals on the market without the necessary prior notification to the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV),' the note states. According to the GNR, the responsible company was identified and a respective administrative offence notice was issued, with fines that could reach 44,890 euros.
The seized oysters have an estimated value of 20,000 euros.
Oysters were seized during an inspection operation
The GNR clarified that during an inspection operation of a bivalve mollusc transport carried out on Friday, it seized a tonne of oysters valued at 20,000 euros.
The European Commission has a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform to accelerate the detection of food fraud, contaminated food outbreaks, and foodborne diseases in the European Union (EU). According to a statement released this Tuesday, TraceMap will use AI and will comply with the EU's high safety standards to...
Find out what precautions you should take if you live in one of the areas affected by Storm Kristin.
The Directorate‑General for Health (DGS) warns of risks to the safety of water and food after Storm Kristin and associated power outages, recommending precautions regarding consumption, food handling and sanitation to protect public health. The DGS issued a set of recommendations on Thursday night following the storm that affected ...
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) has issued warnings about the safety of food and drinking water following a recent storm, advising caution over food exposed to floodwater, boiling or treating tap water if contamination is suspected, and following hygiene measures and local authority guidance. Further updates are expected.
On Thursday the DGS issued a set of recommendations due to power supply failures, which may compromise the quality of drinking water and food safety.
These situations affect the safety of foods stored in the fridge and freezer and the quality of water. Read the guidance on how to proceed safely.
Portugal’s Directorate‑General for Health (DGS) issues guidance on safe handling of drinking water and food following Storm Kristin, advising boiling or using bottled water if contamination is suspected, discarding food exposed to floodwater, and maintaining good hygiene when cleaning affected containers and surfaces.
Power supply failures may compromise the quality of drinking water and food safety.
The Directorate-General for Health (DGS) warns of risks to water and food safety following Storm Kristin and power outages, recommending precautions around consumption, food preparation and sanitation to protect public health.
Home News Food and Water warnings after Storm Kristin Food and Water warnings after Storm Kristin The Directorate-General of Health warns of risks to water and food safety following Storm Kristin and power outages, recommending precautions regarding consumption, food, and sanitation to protect pu
Targeted operators “passed the product off as wine with characteristics and authenticity that it did not, in fact, possess,” says ASAE.
The Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE) seized approximately 6,834 litres of wine, 9,112 bottles labelled as organic product and 8,432 certifier seals in clear non-compliance with applicable legislation. In a statement, ASAE says the seizures were carried out last week during an inspection operation and that it was ...
The inspection operation was carried out by the Wine and Viticulture Brigade of the Southern Regional Unit.
Danone's shares are down more than 4% on Monday after the French consumer goods group joined Nestlé in recalling batches of infant milk powder amid fears they may be contaminated with a dangerous toxin. On Friday night, the food group ...
