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SUDAN DYE CANCER THREAT UPDATE

Sudan 1 Dye The EU will continue further checks into the Sudan Dyes threat. A number of products have been removed from retailer’s shelves and food supplier’s as the dye is a suspected genotoxic carcinogen (could cause cancer).

The Food Standards Agency is working with a number of Local Authorities to stop the supply of the dye, normally used as a red colouring in chilli powder, chilli products or curry powder.

For an updated list of products containing the Sudan Dye visit the Food Standards Agency at:

http://www.food.gov.uk/safereating/sudani/sudan_one/

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The argument continues over how much salt we should have in our diet. The Salt Manufacturers’ Association have recently complained to the Advertising Standards Agency following claims made by the Food Standards Agency that “to much salt” can pose a risk to heart health.

To find out more about salt click on:

http://www.salt.gov.uk/

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Meet Our Own Celebrity Expo Chef, Mark Earnden:

Mark Earnden, Expo Chef, is our local celebrity chef who you will see cooking at healthy eating events throughout the region.

Mark Earnden, the owner of Platinum Chefs, and has been the head chef for restaurants around the world. He uses fresh ingredients, on a budget to create, a healthy, balanced meal in a fun and exciting way.

Mark says "With such a huge emphasis on healthy eating these days, Expo Chef now helps carry the message that nutritious food is vital for people to lead a positive and fulfilling lifestyle." more info