Intestinal bacteria and insects found in supermarkets

Brown rice and mushrooms pulled from shelves

Jul 23, 2014

The food control agency Fødevarestyrelsen reported that two products have been removed from the shelves of local shops.

Internal checks by distributor COOP found incidences of the diarrhea and vomit-inducing Campylobacter bacteria in 400 gram packages of the 'Rå Rodskårne Champingnon' mushroom product. The offensive fungi was pulled from the shelves of Kvickly, SuperBrugsen, Dagli Brugsen, Lokal Brugsen, Fakta and Irma supermarkets throughout the country.

READ MORE: McDonald's found to serve old food

Meanwhile, the agency found insect parts in one kilo boxes of 'Grøn Balance' brown rice sold in Eurospar, Kiwi, Letkøb, Min Købmand, Spar, SuperBest and some independent shops nationwide. The stores in question have removed the rice from their shelves.

Record-beaking year for Danish tourism boosts job market

After a year of record-high numbers, the Danish tourism industry is set to experience substantial growth in job openings throughout the country
A new 2 billion DKK agreement for national security and emergency

The agreement will allocate 608 million DKK for initiatives in 2025 and 2026, and provide 183 million DKK annually until 2033.
Denmark and Sweden on the verge of victory against EU wage directive

A statement from the EU Advocate General supports the Nordic countries’ fight to avoid EU interference in the labor market. There is no official minimum wage in Denmark, because collective agreements have historically raised the wages of the lowest paid
Denmark’s research boom: 7 out of 10 postdocs are internationals

Denmark’s universities are thriving as talents from abroad drives innovation, positioning the country as a leading destination for international researchers. Academic and industrial leaders are now struggling to retain it
Handball powerhouse Denmark aims for fourth consecutive World Cup

The men’s World Handball Championship begins on Tuesday. The tournament will be held in three countries, Denmark being one of them. The red-and-whites are both Olympic and world champions and will enjoy massive support in Herning, Jutland
“Mentally I am still in Ukraine”

The Danes are showing great support for the Ukrainian war effort, and the refugees currently residing in the country are doing all they can to support their home from afar

Connect Club is your gateway to a vibrant programme of events and an international community in Denmark.

Career

Record-beaking year for Danish tourism boosts job market

After a year of record-high numbers, the Danish tourism industry is set to experience substantial growth in job openings throughout the country
Denmark’s research boom: 7 out of 10 postdocs are internationals

Denmark’s universities are thriving as talents from abroad drives innovation, positioning the country as a leading destination for international researchers. Academic and industrial leaders are now struggling to retain it
New obligations for some internationals in cash benefit system

Starting January 1, 2025, Denmark introduced a new law targeting international citizens in the cash benefit system who fail to meet certain residency or employment criteria. The law requires these individuals to engage in work-related activities.

Want to advertise your job with CPH Post?

Jobs

Insurance Leasing Product Manager