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FSA releases full list of meat companies affected by Irish contamination

By Nick Saltmarsh | Published: December 10, 2008

FSA publishes complete list of meat processors and companies affected by Irish pork contamination alert. FSAI and FSA confirm contamination of beef but offer reassurance of lower risk.

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Contamination of Irish pork exposes our fragile food system

By Nick Saltmarsh | Published: December 9, 2008

The contamination of some Irish pork with carcinogenic dioxins has led to the recall and withdrawal of almost all pork products from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Both the UK Food Standards Agency and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland are advising the public not to consume any raw or cooked pork [...]

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Mushrooms without fear: 9 steps to avoid poisoning yourself

By Nick Saltmarsh | Published: September 3, 2008

9 simple steps to safe mushroom picking. Follow these and enjoy the gastronomic delights of wild mushrooms without poisoning yourself.

Posted in features, food from the wild | Also tagged edible, food, foraging, fungi, identification, mushrooms, poisonous, toxic, wild, wildfood | 5 Comments

Poisonous plants and fungi: the essential book for foragers

By Nick Saltmarsh | Published: August 6, 2008

Wild, natural plants and fungi can be dangerous, potentially causing immediate harm and even death. Read Poisonous Plants and Fungi to know what to avoid.

Posted in food from the wild | Also tagged edible, foraging, fruit, fungi, mushrooms, number, oil, plants, poisonous, toxic, wild food | Leave a comment

Foot and Mouth’s Dread Return

By Nick Saltmarsh | Published: September 13, 2007

Just when it all seemed to be mercifully over, foot and mouth disease has returned in the UK. Keeping up with foot and mouth developments.

Posted in food and disease, food from the farm | Also tagged defra, disease, FMD, food from the farm, livestock, meat | 1 Comment

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