Frozen Berries and Hepatitis A

Have you eaten frozen berries from China recently?  I probably have and I haven't had any problems, but many people are concerned.

Patties Foods argue that there is no evidence that their products caused an outbreak of Hepatitis A in Australia and their testing has proved negative, however, according to the Federal Health Department, there is strong evidence that the people affected consumed Nanna's frozen berries. Here is an interesting article about the situation: Further Tests for Hepatitis A in Berries Negative

ACCC Cracks Down on Coles

Coles is also guilty of misleading consumers according to this Smart Company article.

ACCC Cracks Down on Companies Misleading Consumers

It is good to see this: Trouble for Ugg Boot Trader

Dick Smith and Gina Rinehart

Dick Smith talked about his views on Gina Rinehart and the media on AM with Fran Kelly a few weeks ago.

I hope to write a series about designers whose clothes are Australian-made soon.

New Post Soon

I hope to write a new post soon!

Hiatus

I hope to get back to this blog soon!

The Battle for Kakadu Plum

Mary Kay has applied for a patent for Kakadu plum extract, a move which has annoyed the Aborigines: The Battle for Kakadu Plum