"Alongside the lack of independent evaluation, the guidance on how to conduct these food safety assessments has not been updated at the FDA since 2007.
“So even when these chemicals are being evaluated, they’re not using modern science in those evaluations, whereas the EU updates their guidance pretty regularly. “There’s been a lot of research in toxicology in the last 15 years that isn’t necessarily being implemented by the FDA.”"
#Food #FoodAdditives #FDA #TitaniumDioxide #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.yahoo.com/news/food-additive-carcinogen-growing-list-100045513.html
“So even when these chemicals are being evaluated, they’re not using modern science in those evaluations, whereas the EU updates their guidance pretty regularly. “There’s been a lot of research in toxicology in the last 15 years that isn’t necessarily being implemented by the FDA.”"
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https://www.yahoo.com/news/food-additive-carcinogen-growing-list-100045513.html
Yahoo
Food additive or carcinogen? The growing list of chemicals banned by EU but used in US
The EU is banning food whitener titanium dioxide. It is the latest example of a chemical deemed unsafe in Europe that’s still used in the US
#FoodAdditives to Watch Out For—and Where You'll Find Them
#InformedChoice #Health #GetToxicsOut #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/food-additives-watch-where-youll-172424212.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#InformedChoice #Health #GetToxicsOut #ToxicsOutTuesday
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/food-additives-watch-where-youll-172424212.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo Life
Food Additives to Watch Out For—and Where You'll Find Them
You may have foods containing these chemicals—including baked goods, sodas, candy, and dairy products—in your kitchen right now.
High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
#Food #FoodAdditives #Health #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230907/High-intake-of-emulsifiers-may-increase-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease.aspx
#Food #FoodAdditives #Health #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230907/High-intake-of-emulsifiers-may-increase-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease.aspx
News-Medical.net
High intake of emulsifiers may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
High intake of several emulsifiers (part of the 'E numbers' group of food additives), widely used in industrially processed foods to improve texture and extend shelf-life, is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), suggests a study…
#California bans #foodadditives including red dye No. 3. Here's why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts say.
#GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth #Health #BrainHealth #MentalHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/california-ban-red-dye-no-3-kids-food-additives-144144565.html
#GetToxicsOut #ChildrensHealth #Health #BrainHealth #MentalHealth
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/california-ban-red-dye-no-3-kids-food-additives-144144565.html
Yahoo Life
California bans food additives including red dye No. 3. Here's why these families already avoid the food coloring — and what experts…
Parents say that red dye No. 3 causes behavioral issues in their kids so they avoid foods with the questionable ingredient.
Studies reveal effect of #PFAS, #foodadditives on #reproductivehealth
#GetToxicsOUT #ChildrensHealth #Food #FoodSupply #Fertility
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12635823/pfas-water-reproductive-health-infertility-menopause.html
#GetToxicsOUT #ChildrensHealth #Food #FoodSupply #Fertility
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12635823/pfas-water-reproductive-health-infertility-menopause.html
Mail Online
Studies reveal effect of PFAS, food additives on reproductive health
In two new reviews of scientific literature from across the globe, researchers looked at the impact of exposure to EDCs on male and female reproductive health.
FDA moves to ban drink additive linked to thyroid issues, memory loss
#FoodAdditives #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://news.yahoo.com/fda-moves-ban-drink-additive-003350990.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
#FoodAdditives #Health #GetToxicsOut
https://news.yahoo.com/fda-moves-ban-drink-additive-003350990.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Yahoo News
FDA moves to ban drink additive linked to thyroid issues, memory loss
The FDA has proposed a measure that would ban the use of brominated vegetable oil in the U.S. in response to evidence revealing the potential for adverse health effects in humans.
What's on your plate? 60% of foods in America contain unhealthy additives
#Food #FoodAdditives #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://studyfinds.org/foods-in-america-additives/
#Food #FoodAdditives #RightToKnow #InformedChoice
https://studyfinds.org/foods-in-america-additives/
Study Finds
What’s on your plate? 60% of foods in America contain unhealthy additives
The majority of foods purchased by Americans contain any number of artificial additives such as preservatives, sweeteners, and coloring or flavoring agents.
#FoodAdditives: More than you may have bargained for
#Food #Health #RightToKnow #InformedChoice #ToxicFree #GetToxicsOut
https://youtu.be/1O2C0CAOnzU?si=-ASI8qTzbtSixjWg
#Food #Health #RightToKnow #InformedChoice #ToxicFree #GetToxicsOut
https://youtu.be/1O2C0CAOnzU?si=-ASI8qTzbtSixjWg
YouTube
Food additives: More than you may have bargained for
We eat food because we need it to live. But many foods contain additives that not only don’t provide nutrients, but also can be bad for you – and that’s perfectly legal. Food additives are used by manufacturers to do things like lengthen shelf life or provide…
Common US #foodadditives may cause #cancer
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Health #Food
https://www.newsweek.com/common-food-additive-cancer-1871662
#RightToKnow #InformedChoice #Health #Food
https://www.newsweek.com/common-food-additive-cancer-1871662
Newsweek
Common US food additives may cause cancer
These artificially added ingredients can be found in many of our favorite food products, including ready meals, breads and spreads.
Once declared GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe”, an ingredient can bypass the FDA’s pre-market review process, allowing chemicals to be used in food, even if the FDA has never determined they are safe.
#GRAS #FDA #Food #RightToKnow #Health #ChildrensHealth #FoodAdditives
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/what-gras
#GRAS #FDA #Food #RightToKnow #Health #ChildrensHealth #FoodAdditives
https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2024/03/what-gras
Environmental Working Group
What is GRAS?
Food and chemical companies are permitted to approve the use of new potentially harmful additives and other substances in snacks, drinks and more without the Food and Drug Administration’s review and approval – all thanks to a regulatory loophole known as…
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to #Food #Chemicals: The top 12 to avoid
#Food #FoodAdditives #Health #HealthTips #ChildrensHealth #InformedChoice
https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides/ewgs-dirty-dozen-guide-food-chemicals-top-12-avoid
#Food #FoodAdditives #Health #HealthTips #ChildrensHealth #InformedChoice
https://www.ewg.org/consumer-guides/ewgs-dirty-dozen-guide-food-chemicals-top-12-avoid
Environmental Working Group
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Chemicals: The top 12 to avoid
Our food should be nourishing and safe to eat. But more than 10,000 chemicals are allowed in food sold in the U.S. Some are direct additives.