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FDA names and shames over benzene in soft drinks

By  Chris Mercer

Five US soft drinks were found containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene at levels above the legal limit for drinking water, America's food safety watchdog has announced, sparking calls for more thorough testing.

FDF 'regrets' new English nutrition standards

By  Anthony Fletcher

New minimum nutrition standards for English school food, designed to ensure healthier eating, has resulted in the banning of certain products high in salt, fat and sugar.