UK: Heinz, Cow & Gate face baby food flak
By: just-food.com | 5 May 2009
The nutritional content of baby food made by HJ Heinz and Cow & Gate has come under fire from a children's health charity in the UK.
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The nutritional content of baby food made by HJ Heinz and Cow & Gate has come under fire from a children's health charity in the UK.
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