Inadequate labeling in sandwiches sold at UK supermarkets
As per an accusatory report by a consumer group UK supermarkets have been exposed due to inadequate nutritional labeling.// The claims made by the group include that UK supermarkets and high-street stores bulk out the chicken in pre-packaged sandwiches with a combination of water, starch and preservatives while boosting flavour with chicken stock and artificial flavorings. The...Rise in Mercury Levels in Supermarket Fish
Washington state Health Department survey reported an increased level of mercury in some halibut and Pacific red snapper sold at Washington supermarkets. // There were state wide tests conducted in the fish from grocery stores. They said that children and women of child-bearing age should eat only one meal a week of those two species. According to the Environmental Protection Agency guidelines th...Supermarket Chains In UK To Ban The Use Of Trans Fats
Three large supermarkets in UK, namely Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda have decided to remove hydrogenated oil from their products//. The supermarkets have announced deadlines for removing hydrogenated oil, which is the main source of trans fats from all their products. It has been explained that trans fatty acid or trans fat are a major ingredient in diet that increases the risk of obes...Supermarkets Get Strict With Trans Fat Usage
Three of the popular supermarket chains have announced that they would completely avoid the usage of Trans fats in their products.// Trans fat was recently in the news as it increased the risk of obesity and heart diseases. It is also thought to cause cancers among some people. The supermarket chains are Sainsbury, Asda and Tesco. It was found that small amounts of hydrogenated oil pose...Health Clinics At Supermarkets?
A novel idea to provide health services at supermarkets has taken root. These clinics are simple and cater to that class of patients who simply hate waiting. These clinics// can provide ample treatment for conditions like flu, bladder infections and sprains. Take Care Health Systems is planning to introduce such clinics at Walgreens drugstores in Chicago. But Dr. Peter Eupierre, presi...