EU: EFSA rejects probiotic health claims
By: just-food.com | 2 October 2009
A number of health claims for 'probiotic' drinks and yoghurts have been rejected by Europe's food safety watchdog.
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A number of health claims for 'probiotic' drinks and yoghurts have been rejected by Europe's food safety watchdog.
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