Archives for February 19, 2010

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Salt’s harmful effects may extend to artery hardening

By Stephen Daniells

Salt levels similar to those currently consumed in the Western diet may lead to hardening of arteries, independent of blood pressure effects, say new results that “confirm the potentially detrimental effects of a high dietary salt intake”.

Health Canada proposes stricter color labeling

By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Health Canada is seeking comments on a proposal to change Canadian regulations on how food colorings are listed on ingredient labels, the agency said on Thursday.

Study warns of future threats to food safety

By Guy Montague-Jones

Experts from Unilever, the Food Standards Authority (FSA), National Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST) have mapped out future threats to food safety and strategies to tackle them in a new study.