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12/11/2024
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By Cassie B.
FDA finally takes action on toxic Red Dye 3
The FDA’s prioritization of food industry interests over public health has allowed harmful additives, like Red Dye 3, to persist in the food supply. Red Dye 3, known to cause cancer and other health issues, was banned in cosmetics in 1990 but remains in food. A coalition of advocacy groups, scientists, and lawmakers has pressured […]
07/22/2024
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By Ethan Huff
Many processed foods contain potentially toxic substances NOT LISTED on ingredient labels
You are probably familiar with many of the no-no ingredients in processed foods that are to be avoided at all costs (i.e., synthetic dyes and preservatives), but what about the “invisible” additives that are hiding in foods unlabeled? Known as “processing aids,” these hidden additives are not labeled because technically they are not part of […]
03/27/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Common ingredient used in baked goods and processed foods linked to LOWER sperm counts
One ingredient often used to make various baked goods and processed foods may cause DNA damage, oxidative stress and decreased testosterone levels and sperm counts in male mammals: sodium aluminum phosphate. Respected author and journalist Naomi Wolf discussed in an article the widespread use of sodium aluminum phosphate on common food products such as baking powders, pancake […]
11/17/2023
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By Ethan Huff
Check out these 7 food additives that are BANNED in Europe but commonly used in the U.S.
Americans with health issues like gluten intolerance often notice that their symptoms go away when they visit Europe. The reason is that the American food supply is tainted with all sorts of toxic food additives that are banned in other countries. One such additive is 1) titanium dioxide, a whitening agent often added to American […]
10/24/2023
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By Zoey Sky
California “Skittles ban” prompts call to ban other CANCER-CAUSING food additives already BANNED in Europe
California has become the first state to take a major legal step in banning cancer-causing additive ingredients often used in food products. Now, health experts are encouraging the rest of the U.S. to also ban other potentially dangerous additives in different food products. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the “Skittles ban” on Oct. 7. Despite the […]
04/24/2023
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By Belle Carter
California to BAN cancer-causing additives found in candies and other food products
California is set to ban dangerous additives used in popular candies such as Skittles and Sour Patch Kids – with a bill toward this endeavor moving a step closer to becoming law. Back in February, lawmakers in the California State Assembly introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 418. The state assembly’s Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee […]
04/12/2023
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By Ramon Tomey
Polish gov’t minister proposes “anti-bug” law requiring labels for foods that contain INSECTS
A government minister in Poland proposed an “anti-bug” law that would require food products that contain insects in any form to carry a special warning label. Polish Deputy Agriculture Minister Janusz Kowalski of the United Poland (SP) party unveiled the proposal on April 6. He said that he and other SP members “have initiated the […]
06/21/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Common food additive in ultra-processed foods no longer considered safe by the European Food Safety Authority
Titanium dioxide, an additive found in over 3,000 ultra-processed foods, can cause DNA damage and mutations, reported a recent study by a panel formed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Published in May in the EFSA Journal, the review assessed hundreds of studies on the infamous food additive. The panel couldn’t determine a safe level of exposure to titanium dioxide, which led them […]
01/01/2021
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By News Editors
Op-ed: How the FDA ignores the law when approving new chemical additives to food
An investigation finds the federal agency is not accounting for the cumulative health effect of chemicals as required by law. Such neglect leaves consumers at higher risk for chronic diseases. (Article by Maricel V. Maffini & Thomas G. Nelter republished from EHN.org) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) failure on food chemical safety has […]
12/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Over 900 products contain E171, a harmful food additive that can cause IBS and even cancer
A recent study revealed the hidden dangers of titanium dioxide (TiO2), an additive found in foods and medicines. Researchers from The University of Syndey (USYD) and other universities in Australia investigated whether TiO2 — an agent used in over 900 food products — can negatively impact human health. “If there was a reason for using the titanium dioxide in food, I would […]
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