The last couple weeks were 'bad news' weeks for the controversial chemical BPA (bisphenol A) used in products such as baby bottles, polycarbonate ... Read More »
Is the FDA underprepared to protect the American public from the overwhelming growth in processed food products and other products that seem to ... Read More »
I don't know about you, but the recent rash of food borne illnesses in fresh produce have me thinking every time I pick up my bag of baby spinach or ... Read More »
Trans fats have taken hold of the headlines recently: cities are banning them, restaurants are banning them, and we're all supposed to be avoiding ... Read More »
It's amazing how much advertising I see on television these days regarding the various prescription drugs that give the appearance of treating any ... Read More »
Despite serious concerns from serious people, the FDA is apparently planning to approve a new antibiotic for cattle. It's called cefquinome, and the ... Read More »
With all of the recent headlines dealing with contaminated food, I've been wondering whether there really is a food safety issue in this country, or ... Read More »
When the Consumer Product Safety Commission safety tested soft vinyl lunch boxes in 2005, they found that 20% contained dangerous levels of lead -- so ... Read More »
As you probably know, obesity is considered a national epidemic in the US -- it's the second leading cause of preventable death, with about 127 ... Read More »
After what has been deemed suitable testing, the FDA is ready to to give the green light and allow meat and milk from cloned animals into the food ... Read More »
