Food safety

A list of 350 foods containing a dye linked to an increased risk of cancer has been extended.

Stores across the country have been removing the offending products, which contain the illegal Sudan 1.

Food Standards Agency officials say more foods are set to be added to the black list and removed from sale, but could not say how many or which.

The dye, found in chilli powder used to make Worcester sauce, was then used as an ingredient in other products.

Party Response: Liberal Democrats

Paul Burstow, Liberal Democrat  health spokesman, said:  This is sound advice from the Food Standards Agency, and people need to be reassured of the low risk to health posed in this case.