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 Chemical/metal poisoning
One tends to think of food poisoning simply in terms of bacteria. But chemical and metal food poisoning can also be a dangerous reality.
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01. What dangers lurk in your food?
Are you worried about reports that metal-contaminated fish could be harmful to your health? DietDoc takes a look at the dangers that may lurk in the food you eat.
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02. Sudan Red: what you should know
SA supermarkets have pulled products containing Sudan Red from their shelves for the second time in two years. Here's what you need to know.
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03. The Sudan Red food scare
South African food manufacturers and retailers are taking the Sudan Red food scare very seriously. DietDoc answers a few important consumer-related questions.
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04. Link between mercury, autism?
University of Texas researchers say they've identified a possible link between autism and mercury found in water and air.
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05. Mercury in fish not so toxic
The mercury in swordfish, tuna and other underwater species isn't as toxic as the mercury scientists use to gauge the dangers of eating seafood, says a new study.
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06. Seafood tied to infertility
High levels of mercury in the blood, possibly caused by eating a lot of seafood, are associated with infertility in men and women, researchers have found.
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07. Heavy metals found in Indian herbs
One in five herbal products tied to an ancient Indian form of alternative medicine could contain potentially toxic levels of heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic.
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08. Cancer in a can?
A dangerous combination of two preservatives in soft drinks and fruit juices could be increasing consumers' risk for cancer, according to a UK report.
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09. Snacks pose cancer risk to SA
Certain snacks available to South African consumers contain excess amounts of a colourant that may cause cancer.
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10. Water horror
Female frogs outnumbering male ones, snails born without penises, and fish that have both male and female organs. Dangerous chemicals in our water could be affecting humans too.
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