Afsca has urged customers to check the stamp code on their eggs and refrain from consuming any that match the listed details. Those who have purchased the affected eggs can return them to the point of sale for a full refund, according to the agency's statement
The findings highlight ketamine’s increasing prevalence not only as a party drug but also in other contexts, including weekdays. The European Drug Report 2024 confirmed these results, identifying Antwerp and Rotterdam as the cities with the highest concentrations of ketamine residues
Minister Vandenbroucke described disposable e-cigarettes as being primarily designed to attract new users, particularly teenagers. "E-cigarettes often contain nicotine, which leads to addiction," Vandenbroucke stated. "Nicotine is harmful to health, and we must act to protect our citizens, especially the younger generation"
PFOS, which was banned in Europe in 2019, is one of the most common per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals known for their resistance to heat, water, and oil
According to cancer expert Filip Lardon from the University of Antwerp, the death toll may be higher than previously estimated, reaching as many as 15,000 people each year, or nearly two fatalities per hour
