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Health alert for food product
AESAN, the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has issued a new food alert. It has demanded the withdrawal of a wellknown tofu sold in supermarkets in Spain.
According to a statement released by the government agency on Saturday, May 27, the presence of metal fragments has been detected in this product. This has led them to urge the population that has purchased it not to consume it.
The statement read: “The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition has learned, through the European Food Alert Network (RASFF), of an alert notification issued by the German health authorities regarding the presence of metal fragments in the Tofu Spinacia product.” followed by destructive rains. They are the consequences of climate change, which is already here, although some continue to deny it.”
Specifically, the alert relates to the Tofu Spinacia product of the Taifun brand, of 200 grams in weight and sold in plastic packaging. The affected batches have the lot number and expiration dates of ‘254; 06/02/2023’, and ‘274; 06/22/ 2023’.
According to the information available, the initial distribution was made to the autonomous communities of Andalucia, Aragon, Asturias, the Balearic Islands, Cantabria, Catalonia, Castilla y León, the Valencian Community, Extremadura, Galicia, Madrid and the Basque Country.
People who have products affected by this alert at home are recommended to refrain from consuming them.
A NEW report by the Spanish tourism association, Exceltur, has unveiled the top 100 tourist destinations in Spain, shedding light on their immense significance in the country’s tourism industry.
The report, released on Tuesday, May 24, found that these 100 towns account for an impressive 56 per cent of all tourist accommodation options in Spain, despite housing only 28 per cent of the resident population.
The comprehensive ‘Municipal Atlas of the Social Contribution of Tourism in Spain’ report compiled by Exceltur provides valuable insights into the economic and employment impact of these influential locations on the tourism sector.
Madrid, Barcelona, Benidorm, San Bartolomé
Tourism titans
de Tirajana, and Salou top the list, making them key areas for implementing future tourism policies.
The report also reveals the dominance of coastal towns, with 81 of the top 100 destinations located along the picturesque shores. These coastal areas alone offer three million accommodations, with the Mediterranean, Balearic Islands, and Canary Islands leading the pack.
The association also highlighted the importance of effective leadership and strategic planning to address industry challenges and ensure Spain’s tourism sector continues to thrive.
