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Thor_MN

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14. Makes me wonder about all the brands one has never heard of...

Reply to watoos (Reply #11)

Sat Feb 8, 2014, 07:56 AM

Feb 2014

I've noticed over the last 10 years or so, there are a lot of ever changing brands that don't seem to be connected to any of the major food companies. I suppose they could be competitive startups (it's earlier and I haven't had coffee yet) or what remains of "generic" food companies. But I do wonder what standards they hold to...

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UK - Fake-food scandal revealed as tests show third of products mislabelled. [View all] dipsydoodle Feb 2014 OP

Oh my gosh!!! tblue Feb 2014 #1

Good effin' grief malaise Feb 2014 #2

If its happening here dipsydoodle Feb 2014 #3

They used to dumped stuff banned in the US in the Caribbean malaise Feb 2014 #15

Here's a deady combo..... Historic NY Feb 2014 #4

well, that will make you blind, unlike masturbating. n/t hollysmom Feb 2014 #6

UK don't need no need no regulations niether. marble falls Feb 2014 #5

Jeezus!!! MrScorpio Feb 2014 #7

The article also PATRICK Feb 2014 #8

I wonder what they'd find on this side of the pond spinbaby Feb 2014 #9

It's scary what manufacturers will do if they can get away with it. Shrike47 Feb 2014 #10

If it's that bad in the U.K. watoos Feb 2014 #11

This makes no sense. The UK isn't known for food purity or inspections. WinkyDink Feb 2014 #13

Makes me wonder about all the brands one has never heard of... Thor_MN Feb 2014 #14

Imported? WinkyDink Feb 2014 #12