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.
Caffeinated Snack Foods Under FDA InvestigationMay 3rd, 2013 - Jill EttingerBaby Formula Manufacturer Putting GMOs to a VoteApril 25th, 2013 - Lacy
Shareholders of Abbott Laboratories, makers of Similac infant formula, PediaSure and other pediatric nutrition products, will vote on whether or not the company should adopt a non-GMO policy. Read More:Baby Formula Manufacturer Putting GMOs to a VoteCalifornia Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals ListApril 15th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
BPA (bisphenol-A), the controversial chemical used in hardening plastic commonly found in a variety of plastics, aluminum can liners, baby bottles and even register receipts, is now considered a reproductive toxin by the state of California. Read More:California Adds BPA to Proposition 65 Toxic Chemicals ListGot Milk? Babies Should Avoid Solid Food for First 6 Months, Many Don’tMarch 29th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
New research published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics finds many mothers are feeding infants solid food too early, reports the New York Times. Read More:Got Milk? Babies Should Avoid Solid Food for First 6 Months, Many Don’tFood Bloggers’ Petition Targets Artificial Colors in Kraft’s Macaroni and CheeseMarch 14th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
It may be “the cheesiest” but Kraft’s iconic Macaroni and Cheese is now the target of a campaign to get controversial artificial colors removed from the product’s ingredients. Read More:Food Bloggers’ Petition Targets Artificial Colors in Kraft’s Macaroni and CheeseBloomberg’s Soda Ban Fizzles, Judge Rules in Favor of More Big GulpsMarch 12th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
A New York State Supreme Court judge invalidated New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s recent controversial ban on sodas and sweetened soft drinks yesterday. Read More:Bloomberg’s Soda Ban Fizzles, Judge Rules in Favor of More Big GulpsChemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPAMarch 6th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
California Governor Jerry Brown is facing a lawsuit from a coalition of chemical companies attempting to stop the inclusion of BPA (bisphenol-A) in the state’s list of substances known to cause birth defects. Read More:Chemical Companies Sue California Over “Blacklisting” BPAArtificial Sweeteners in Kids’ Milk? Dairy Group Hopes SoFebruary 25th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Facing a decline in milk consumption in our nation’s schools, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is hoping to add artificial sweeteners to boost its flavor appeal and increase sales. Read More:Artificial Sweeteners in Kids’ Milk? Dairy Group Hopes SoXanthan Gum Linked to Infant DeathsFebruary 7th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Xanthan gum, a common food additive on the FDA’s GRAS list (generally regarded as safe) is suspected as a possible cause of serious illness and death in infants. Read More:Xanthan Gum Linked to Infant DeathsCommon Air Pollution Causes Low Birth Weights, Health Risks, New Study FindsFebruary 6th, 2013 - Jill Ettinger
Pregnant women exposed to vehicular air pollution along with contaminants from coal power plants and urban heating plants are more likely to give birth to children with low birth weights, finds a new study published in the current issue of the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Read More:Common Air Pollution Causes Low Birth Weights, Health Risks, New Study Finds |
