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Cancer chemicals; DIY; luxury train trips

A chemical linked to cancer is found in a range of foods, and 拢5000 for a train ride. Consumer news with Winifred Robinson.

Raised levels of a chemical linked to cancer have been found in a range of foods from fast food meals to breakfast cereals. So what are the risks involved and what are the food manufacturers doing to manage the levels of the chemical?

And what 拢5000 will buy you on a luxury train trip around Scotland?

Presenter: Winifred Robinson
Producer: Bernadette McConnell.

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55 minutes

Chapters

  • French Air Traffic Control Strike

    Passengers flying with companies are still stuck on holiday because of knock-on delays.

    Duration: 09:38

  • Acrylamide

    What is being done reduce the levels of 鈥渃ancer risk鈥 drug acrylamide in our food.

    Duration: 10:30

  • Luxury Trains

    What almost 拢5000 buys you on a luxury train trip around Scotland.

    Duration: 09:00

  • Viagra patent ending

    Viagra, the drug for erectile dysfunction, loses its patent in Britain on June 21st.

    Duration: 04:53

  • Personal Cleanliness

    Are allergies and illness a result of a too sterile or too dirty environment.

    Duration: 06:28

  • Cats

    How can you make sure you find the perfect cat for your needs?

    Duration: 03:30

  • Red Noses

    What happens to red noses after Red Nose Day is over?

    Duration: 04:08

  • Spark energy

    Spark Energy has been referred to the industry regulator after customer complaints.

    Duration: 06:35

Broadcasts

  • Thu 13 Jun 2013 12:00
  • Thu 13 Jun 2013 12:04

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