UK: Fast food chains introduce new controls on storage and cooking of potatoes after acrylamide warning

Fast food companies including McDonald’s are taking steps to reduce levels of a cancer-risk chemical in their fries. All the major chains, including KFC and Burger King, have been told by the Food Standards Agency of the dangers of acrylamide. The agency has this week issued warnings about levels of the chemical in fried and toasted food, as well as crisps, biscuits[Read More...]