Put lead in the pencil and not in the pasta

India is experiencing a social panic over noodles, particularly those related to brand-name Maggi. Tests conducted showed that ingredients containing lead breached accepted levels, and a massive recall is being instituted.

Budget Speech: Food Security an absolute priority

Food security remains a top priority, with 1000 farms set to benefit from a recapitalisation and development programme, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene announced on Wednesday

Port Harcourt Epistles: The GM is in the boot

To be surrounded by squalor and filth is perfectly acceptable. Occasionally they might collect some into a pile and set fire to it allowing the air to smell of burning plastic and other noxious fumes.

Lead-heavy Chinese suppliers hit Heinz

Heinz has had to recall infant cereal from store shelves due to excessive levels of lead. Heinz joins other US giants KFC parent Yum Brands Inc, McDonald’s Corp, Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd which have all recently fallen victim to suppliers in China. Unlike Europe and the US, China does not have bar tracking codes … Read more