Health and safety watchdogs are scoffing at the latest food scare in Britain.

With the northern spring on its way, an official warning has gone out about the danger of eating daffodils.

Last year nearly 30 people did just that...accidentally...suffering minor poisoning.

Now supermarkets are being asked not to stock the flowers anywhere near fruit and vege displays.

Safety expert Michael Hanlon says it's another example of a safety culture that's out of control.

"Some of the most oft quoted examples include enourmous packets of peanuts with 'Warning - Contains Nuts' on them. We've had stories of pot plants with stickers on them saying to not eat the earth or indeed the pot."