The federal government is still working hard to convince the public that their food is safe.
Chemical Watch Blog
Homemade Baby Food Contains as Many Heavy Metals as Commercial Brands
A new investigation has found that the majority (94%) of both commercially-prepared and homemade baby foods tested contained high levels of toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury–all of which can harm the developing brain.
RECALL: Cleaning Chemicals Possibly Contaminating Capri Sun Drinks
Kraft Heinz is recalling 5,760 cases of Capri Sun juice pouches for possible contamination with cleaning solution.
Medical Monitoring Recommended for People Exposed to Toxic PFAS Chemicals
A new report from the National Academies recommends blood tests and medical monitoring for people likely to have high exposure to the toxic chemicals known as PFAS.
Food Additives Top Consumer Complaints in China
It is not just U.S. consumers concerned about additives in their food. Consumers in China list concerns over excessive, and even illegal, additives in their food as a top concern in that country.
PFAS Chemicals Linked to Liver Cancer in Humans: Study
A new study has demonstrated that exposure to PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ can significantly increase an adult’s risk for liver cancer. Researchers found that those people who had the highest exposure to PFAS chemicals were 4.5 times more likely to develop liver cancer.
Air Pollution Chemicals Linked to Autism: Study
The results of a new study suggest that pregnant women exposed to air pollution toxins and stress may be linked to autism in their male children.
Smartphone and Some Stickers Alert for Nitrite Levels in Food: Scientists
Researchers have developed a color-changing film that consumers can stick onto foods and easily analyze nitrite levels by snapping a picture with a smartphone.
Carrots, Carcinogens and Social Media Myths
If you peruse our blog of scientific studies you will see there are plenty of things to be concerned about where U.S. food is concerned. Carrots soaked in carcinogenic herbicide is not one of them.
Chemicals in Air Pollution Linked with Death, Illness and Lowered IQ: Study
A new study has found a link between toxic chemicals in air pollution and serious health issues. Air-pollution-related disease, death and IQ loss occurred in every city and town studied, regardless of demographics or income level.