Patulin in apple juice

Title

Patulin in apple juice

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Feb 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:01:56

Description

Interview with a Conservative minister (not identified - poss. Nicholas Soames) on what the government is going to do about high levels of patulin (a naturally occurring toxic chemical) in some apple juice. He says there is no need for a full inquiry, food surveillance is ongoing and public health is not in danger. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Nicholas Soames?

Keywords

Beverages; Public health; Bacteria; Food control; Pollutants; Patulin; Food and drink legislation

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