Texas has heightened its concern over mercury levels in fish being caught off the Gulf coast of the state, according to The Department of State Health Services, which made the announcement earlier this week.
Major Mercury Warning for Texas-Caught FishMay 10th, 2013 - Jill EttingerPesticides Transmit Norovirus Through Contaminated CropsMay 9th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
The norovirus—the biggest cause of foodborne illnesses in the world—appears to be transmitted through the spraying of agricultural pesticides on common crops, reports a recent stuffy. Read More:Pesticides Transmit Norovirus Through Contaminated CropsThey’re Back: GMO Potato Producer Seeks USDA Approval for New VarietyMay 8th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
They were here for a short while, but GMO potatoes have been out of the U.S. food market for more than a decade. But they may be making a return. Read More:They’re Back: GMO Potato Producer Seeks USDA Approval for New VarietyHorse Slaughterhouse Expected to Open Soon Despite Violations and OutrageMay 5th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
While Europe recovers from its recent horsemeat scandal, here in the U.S. concerns are heating up over the opening of the nation’s first horse slaughterhouse in more than six years. Read More:Horse Slaughterhouse Expected to Open Soon Despite Violations and OutrageCalifornia Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 ListMay 4th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
After what many concerned consumers, health and environmental advocates labeled a major victory, California must now remove BPA (bisphenol-A) from its list of chemicals known to cause reproductive issues. Read More:California Must Delist BPA as Reproductive Toxin from Prop 65 ListCaffeinated Snack Foods Under FDA InvestigationMay 3rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
The rise in caffeinated snack products has the FDA looking into the effects of these products on children out of safety concerns related to the excessive caffeine content. Read More:Caffeinated Snack Foods Under FDA InvestigationEurope Becomes First Continent to Ban a PesticideMay 1st, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
The European Union passed a continent-wide ban yesterday on the insecticides believed to be the cause of Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious disease affecting millions of bees worldwide and threatening global food supplies. Read More:Europe Becomes First Continent to Ban a PesticideFDA Receives 1.5 Million Public Comments Opposing GMO SalmonApril 30th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Last week’s FDA deadline on the pending approval of genetically modified salmon saw nearly 1.5 million comments oppose the approval. Read More:FDA Receives 1.5 Million Public Comments Opposing GMO SalmonMonsanto’s Roundup Herbicide Linked to Obesity, Cancer, Heart Disease and AutismApril 29th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Roundup, the best-selling glyphosate-based herbicide marketed by Monsanto, has been linked to several new health risks including obesity, autism and cancer, according to new research. Read More:Monsanto’s Roundup Herbicide Linked to Obesity, Cancer, Heart Disease and AutismWhy is there a Crab Shell Coating on Your Fruit?April 28th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Bananas have undergone lots of changes in recent years, mainly being bred for excessive sweetness and flavor. But last summer, scientists at the 244th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society reported the development of a spray-on coating that could be available to slow the browning of bananas. Read More:Why is there a Crab Shell Coating on Your Fruit? |
