Bad ice cream could be poised to become a criminal offence under Italian law. Gelato producers who fail to meet strict quality measures, such as limits on the amount of air added to the mixture, could be hit with a fine of up to $15,000 (£12,958) under plans being considered by the Senate. “Our laws do not currently preserve artisanal ice cream and producers who make it,” said one of the bill’s supporters.
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Suspect broadcasts bum injection to court
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