A new study has found that artificial sweeteners like stevia and sucralose trigger more intense brain activity than regular sugar, even when they taste identical. Researchers using EEG technology discovered that the brain distinguishes between natural sugar and substitutes at a neural level. This discovery may help explain why "sugar-free" alternatives often fail to satisfy cravings in the same way as the real thing.
The Netherlands faced a major recall of baby formula after a bacterial toxin was found in production batches. While no serious illnesses occurred, the case exposed gaps in ingredient traceability and delayed communication by authorities. European regulators are now working to set new safety limits for cereulide in infant food.
