Carbon monoxide (CO) is a clear odorless gas that is lethal to humans in large concentrations. It’s one of the gasses that’s emitted from a car’s exhaust pipe. That’s one of the reasons you should not run you car inside … Continue reading
Fancy Tea Bag? You May Be Drinking More than Just Tea…
Well isn’t this lovely. If you’ve been paying extra for those fancy pyramid shaped tea-bags, you may have been getting more than you bargained for. Tea lover and Atlantic columnist Taylor Orci describes her surprise when she realized a potential … Continue reading
What are Phthalates, and Why are They in Our Food?
Phthalates are a type of chemical, easily released into its surroundings, that have been linked with all sorts of health problems – most notably breast cancer, endocrine disruption and obesity. They’re found in plastics, pharmaceuticals, personal care products, toys, packaging … Continue reading
GMO Labeling, The Next Generation
Seventy two percent of consumers in the state of Washington have indicated that they would like to know if their food is genetically modified or not. And about 350,000 of them have signed a petition to include GMO labeling in … Continue reading
2 Years After Major Food Safety Law Enacted, FDA Begins Its Implementation
Peanut butter. Melons. Lettuce. Seemingly harmless foods that, when contaminated with e. coli bacteria, have caused mass food recalls, hospitalizations, and even deaths. About 48 million Americans get sick each year from contaminated food. 128,000 are hospitalized. 3,000 die! Congress … Continue reading
Return of the Killer Grapefruit ?
Our mantra at Fooducate is to eat more fruits and vegetables. Grapefruit is a wonderful fruit from the citrus family, and once your palate adjusts to its tart surprise, it can be enjoyed as much as its sweeter cousin, the … Continue reading
Why is the FDA Hiding Information about Antibiotic Use in Livestock?
Factory farms have a problem. The animals are raised in such close quarters, that they literally stand in their own feces. As a result they have a much higher chance of contracting disease. As a safety measure, many are routinely … Continue reading
GMO Labeling, Now that Prop 37 Failed
California was close, but ultimately the majority voted against Proposition 37, which would have required the labeling of food products made with genetically modified ingredients. Just a few months ago, consumers polls showed that Californians overwhelmingly approved of the new … Continue reading
Arsenic and Rice. A Deadly Combination
This is a guest blog post by Anna Hackman Arsenic in rice is back in the news again. The latest report is from Consumer Reports’ study that revealed dangerous levels in both rice and products containing rice. The Consumer Reports … Continue reading
Child Obesity and BPA
Another potential explanation for childhood obesity? Researchers from NYU’s medical school have found a correlation between the amount of bisphenol A (BPA) in children’s urine and their body mass index. The study was published in the Journal of the American … Continue reading