Scientists are calling for a better understanding of the health ramifications of ubiquitous ‘grease proofing’ chemicals that have been used for decades in US foods.
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Fast and Dangerous: Harmful Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Discovered in Fast Food
New scientific research has revealed that chicken nuggets, burritos and other popular items consumers buy from fast food outlets in the United States contain dangerous endocrine-disrupting chemicals that are linked to a long list of serious health problems.
Fast Food Chain Bans 120 Artificial Food Additives
Fast food chain Burger King just announced it is banning 120 artificial ingredients from its food.
Way Too Much: Ultra-Processed Food Makes up Majority of Kids’ Diets
New study reveals that the majority (two-thirds) of young peoples’ calories come from chemical-laden ultra-processed food.
Food Safety Advocates Sue FDA for Failure to Regulate Food Chemicals
There are greater than 10,000 food chemicals in U.S. food. Neither consumers nor even the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … More
This food additive is banned outside the U.S. but Americans are still eating it up
It’s name is Olestra…also known by the brand name “Olean”. And though it has been banned in other industrialized countries, … More
New ‘Dirty Dozen’ Pesticide Listing
The Dirty Dozen list is out again for the year. The list, created to warn consumers of the non-organic produce … More
Fast Food Linked with High Phthalate Levels
Fast food–and other sources of highly processed foods–are notorious for containing numerous synthetic and industrialized additives that have been linked … More
Buyer Beware: Aspartame Returning to Some Diet Pepsi Products
Many consumers have given up the soda habit but for those people who still drink it–even if it is just … More
Azo in Fast Food Update
Here is an update on the infamous azo additive in fast food restaurant bread products. But buyer beware–as some of … More
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