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Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada

Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada

Whistleblower Alleges Driscoll's Shipped Millions of Pounds of Berries with Excess Pesticide Levels to Canada
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Study Reveals Widespread Exposure to Breast Cancer-Linked Chemicals in U.S. Consumer Goods and Environment

Study Reveals Widespread Exposure to Breast Cancer-Linked Chemicals in U.S. Consumer Goods and Environment

A recent peer-reviewed study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives indicates that hundreds of chemicals associated with breast cancer are pervasive in everyday U.S. consumer products, food, drinking water, pesticides, drugs, and building materials. The study highlights that exposure to these potential carcinogens is widespread, yet current biomonitoring efforts are insufficient to measure most people's exposures or assess risks from compound exposures. In 2020, approximately 2 billion pounds of breast cancer-linked chemicals were released into the U.S. air. Furthermore, in 2019, 143 of these chemicals were produced or imported in quantities exceeding 1 million pounds. The research, led by Jennifer Kay of the Silent Spring Institute, suggests that the widespread use of petrochemicals, particularly in plastic production, is a significant contributor. Bisphenols and phthalates, commonly found in plastics, are noted for their ability to damage DNA, trigger cell division, and increase breas...
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Seneca Foods Seeks Production Supervisor in Yuma, AZ to Oversee Packaged Food Operations

Seneca Foods Seeks Production Supervisor in Yuma, AZ to Oversee Packaged Food Operations

Seneca Foods Seeks Production Supervisor in Yuma, AZ to Oversee Packaged Food Operations
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How To Tell If Your Beef Comes From The USA

How To Tell If Your Beef Comes From The USA

Though some companies have found a loophole for labeling meat from outside the U.S., there is one surefire sign that the meat was raised in America.
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Reps. Peters and Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Authorize EPA's Safer Choice Program

Reps. Peters and Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Permanently Authorize EPA's Safer Choice Program

U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (D-CA) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) have introduced the Safer Choice Program Authorization Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to formally codify and strengthen the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safer Choice Program. The program provides a voluntary framework for producers to assess the human health, environmental, and economic impacts of chemicals and technologies used in their products, helping consumers identify safer alternatives. Despite its role in promoting safer chemistry, the Safer Choice Program has never been formally authorized by Congress. The proposed act seeks to make the program permanent, ensuring rigorous, science-based standards for participating products, strengthening protections against conflicts of interest in product reviews, and maintaining the EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List. Additionally, it supports transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public access to information about safer products. The legislation has garnered s...
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FDA Guidelines on Caffeine Intake Emphasized for Pre-Workout Energy Drinks

FDA Guidelines on Caffeine Intake Emphasized for Pre-Workout Energy Drinks

FDA Guidelines on Caffeine Intake Emphasized for Pre-Workout Energy Drinks
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Senator Mark Warner Introduces Bills to Combat Tick-Borne Illnesses and Protect Alpha-Gal Syndrome Sufferers

Senator Mark Warner Introduces Bills to Combat Tick-Borne Illnesses and Protect Alpha-Gal Syndrome Sufferers

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) has introduced a legislative package aimed at enhancing the federal response to tick-borne illnesses and providing crucial protections for individuals with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). The package includes the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act, which proposes adding alpha-gal to the list of major food allergens requiring clear disclosure on food labels. Currently, food labeling regulations do not mandate the identification of mammalian ingredients, posing risks for those diagnosed with AGS. Alpha-gal syndrome is a severe allergic condition, often triggered by the bite of the lone star tick, which sensitizes individuals to a carbohydrate found in mammalian meats and other products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified AGS as a growing public health concern, with researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University reporting a significant increase in positive alpha-gal antibody tests between 2013 and 2024. Senator Warner emphasized the rising cases of AGS i...
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USDA Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Meat with False Inspection Labels, Citing Class I Health Risk

USDA Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Meat with False Inspection Labels, Citing Class I Health Risk

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a nationwide recall of over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat products. The recall, classified as Class I—the highest health risk—stems from the meat being produced without federal inspection and bearing false USDA inspection labels. Star Meat Delivery Inc. of Lucama, North Carolina, is responsible for the products, which were distributed to retailers and restaurants via A&D Foods in Georgia. The issue was identified during a routine food safety inspection. The products carried the number 'EST. 1363,' which does not correspond to a federal grant of inspection, rendering them misbranded and unsafe for consumption. Federal law mandates that all commercially sold meat must be inspected and passed to ensure it is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service. While no illnesses or injuries have been confirmed, the USDA warns of potential undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminant...
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USDA Recalls Over 160,000 Pounds of Meat Due to False Inspection Labels

USDA Recalls Over 160,000 Pounds of Meat Due to False Inspection Labels

More than 160,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat are being recalled across the U.S. because the products were shipped with falsified USDA inspection stickers and were not properly inspected by federal authorities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the recall, stating that the meat was produced on various dates before September 22 and bore an establishment number, EST. 1363, which does not have a federal grant of inspection. Star Meat Delivery Inc., based in Lucama, North Carolina, is the company responsible for the recalled products. The USDA warns that food produced without proper inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants. While there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or injuries, consumers are advised to discard or return the misbranded products. Star Meat Delivery, however, claims the establishment number was legitimately reserved as part of an ongoing USDA application process.
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USDA Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Meat Due to Falsified Inspection Labels

USDA Recalls Over 167,000 Pounds of Meat Due to Falsified Inspection Labels

More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat are being recalled nationwide by Star Meat Delivery Inc., based in Lucama, North Carolina, due to falsified USDA inspection stickers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities. The meat in question was produced on various dates before September 22 and bears an establishment number, EST. 1363, which the agency states does not have a federal grant of inspection. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) discovered the issue during routine checks. The agency warns that food produced without proper inspection may contain undeclared allergens, harmful bacteria, or other contaminants. While there have been no confirmed reports of illnesses or injuries, consumers are advised to discard or return the misbranded products. Star Meat Delivery Inc. has stated that the establishment number was legitimately reserved as part of their USDA application process, which is still underw...
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Popular Walmart frozen meal recalled over possible listeria

Popular Walmart frozen meal recalled over possible listeria

Gias Foods pulled two lots of a Walmart store-brand food after state testing flagged listeria, and the expiration dates run into 2027.
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Pepsi, Nestle could save 150,000 lives a year with one simple change

Pepsi, Nestle could save 150,000 lives a year with one simple change

American diets are contributing to rampant cardiovascular disease and the 9% diabetes rate.