Heinz’s recall of some infant cereal products in China after excessive quantities of lead were detected in ingredient samples has prompted calls for tough global food standards.
Heinz has confirmed to FoodManufacture.co.uk that it plans to invest $2.2m (£1.36m) in its Kendal facility in 2012, after pumping $1.8m (£1.1m) into the site this year.
The UK’s Food Standards agency has reiterated its guidance to feed babies only breast milk or formula up to around six months of age, as there is evidence that there may be an increased risk of coeliac disease if gluten-containing foods are introduced...