The results from a new scientific study suggest that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increase of site-specific cancers, especially ovarian cancer in women, as well as an increased risk of death.
Category: Processed Food Chemicals
High PFAS Levels in Ketchup, Mayo, Olive Oil and More: New Lawsuit
Based on the results of a new, yet to be published scientific study, a new lawsuit says many plastic containers used in the U.S. to hold food, drinks, cleaning supplies, personal care items and other consumer products are contaminated with toxic PFAS at extremely high levels.
Lawsuit: Pet Food Contaminated with PFAS and Titanium Dioxide
A class action lawsuit against a major pet food manufacturer was filed last month alleging that the company misleadingly labels pet foods as being “healthy”, despite the presence of titanium dioxide in the pet foods and PFAS on the packaging.
Pet Food Packaging Contaminated with Toxic PFAS Chemicals
A recent analysis examined 11 bags of pet food and found that all of them contained toxic PFAS chemicals, including several at extremely high levels.
Phthalate Chemicals in Everyday Products Activate Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Scientists have demonstrated a causal link between phthalates (toxic chemicals found in everyday consumer products like personal care, food and home care products) and the increased growth of uterine fibroid tumors.
Highly Processed Food as Addictive as Tobacco, say Scientists
Based on the criteria set for tobacco, findings from a new scientific study indicate that highly processed foods can be as addictive as tobacco.
FDA to Gather Data on PFAS in Food Containers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is opening a docket to obtain information about the use of PFAS in food packaging, including collection of data on food packaging products that contain PFAS, review of potential exposures that could result from such packaging, and an evaluation of the health effects.
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked with Cognitive Decline: Study
The results of a new scientific study have revealed that eating ultra-processed foods for more than 20% of your daily calorie intake every day could lead to cognitive decline–including the ability to process information and make decisions. In the U.S., on average, 58% of daily calories come from ultra-processed foods.
Toxic PFAS Found in Food Packaging
Scientists tested over 100 different products ranging from salad bowls to burger wrappers from restaurant and grocery chains to measure the level of toxic PFAS chemicals. Researchers found PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in bowls, bags, plates, and wrappers, even from some companies that claim they have phased them out.
Depression and Frailty Linked to Ultra-Processed Food
A new study has found a connection between a diet of ultra-processed food (known to be pro-inflammatory) and (1) depression, and (2) the development of frailty–both things we all want to avoid.
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