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03/25/2022
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By Lance D Johnson
Leading baby food brands contain arsenic and lead levels that damage the brain, causing autism in young children
A 2021 congressional investigation found elevated levels of arsenic, mercury, cadmium and lead in popular baby food products. These heavy metals are potent neurotoxins that can damage neurological development, leading to developmental delays and autism in young children. Baby food manufacturers such as Gerber, Beech-Nut, and Plum Organics were implicated in the investigation. These companies […]
02/16/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Baby food companies are exposing your children to heavy metals, warns congressional report and Consumer Reports: Beech-Nut, Gerber and more knowingly keep problematic products on the market
Popular baby food companies like Beech-Nut and Gerber have been selling products with concerning levels of toxic metals. Different baby food products are found to contain toxic heavy metals like cadmium, lead, mercury and arsenic, but the highest amounts are in those that contain sweet potato, rice and juice. Although heavy metals have been found in foods […]
09/08/2021
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By Mary Villareal
People are still routinely exposed to aluminum … and it’s in more than just food
German officials recently reported that exposure to aluminum compounds in food has been decreasing, yet we are still ingesting more of it than what is deemed safe. Our regular exposure to and ingestion of aluminum compounds come from daily products that include food, cosmetics, baking tools and aluminum foil. Scientists say that aluminum compounds are […]
03/01/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Turmeric from Bangladesh sometimes contains lead-laced chemical compounds, study finds
American and Bangladeshi researchers found that turmeric is occasionally laced with lead in Bangladesh, one of the world’s leading turmeric-growing regions. In a study published in the journal Environmental Research, the team revealed that most of the surveyed districts added lead to turmeric to make them look more yellow. Turmeric producers add lead for color Previous studies implicated turmeric […]
02/23/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Report: Toxic heavy metals found in some baby food
A congressional report found that some of the products made by large commercial baby food manufacturers in the United States contain heavy metals, such as arsenic and lead, that can endanger infant health. The report issued by the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy revealed that high levels of heavy metals were present in rice cereals, purees and juices […]
02/16/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Good fish, bad fish: How to avoid contaminants and support sustainably farmed fish
Fish forms an important part of a healthy diet. It is packed with nutrients necessary for good health, such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D. As an animal-based food, it is one of the healthiest sources of protein and one of the best meats to add to your diet. Sadly, ocean pollution and destructive fishing practices are putting […]
09/30/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Just as we’ve been warning: Turmeric from Bangladesh sometimes contains lead-laced chemical compounds, study finds
Turmeric is a prized spice and herbal remedy, but getting it from less reputable sources may expose you to high levels of lead, says a recent study from Stanford University. In their report, published in the journal Environmental Research, researchers found that some spice processors in Bangladesh use a toxic pigment to amplify the spice’s bright yellow color — all in […]
09/22/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers take a closer look at the migration of heavy metals from soil to rice in China
Soil and water contaminants like pesticides and heavy metals build up in living organisms. Known as bioaccumulation, this usually affects aquatic animals and plants used for food. The bioaccumulation of heavy metals in crops is a hot topic among scientists because of the threat they pose to human health. Besides having toxic effects, some metals are […]
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Premium teas in “silken” tea bags contain MICROPLASTICS, warn researchers
Silken tea bags can release billions of microplastic particles into a single cup of tea, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. These premium tea bags often come in pyramid shapes and are partially made of plastic. When hot water is poured, it sheds tiny plastic particles that mix with tea, said researchers from McGill […]
09/08/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Continued pesticide use ENDANGERS farm workers and children – why are these risks still IGNORED?
Current reports estimate that commercial food producers in the U.S. use about a billion pounds of chemicals on their crops. These chemicals could come in the form of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and the like, and health specialists are concerned that the rampant use of these chemicals places certain groups at a higher risk of pesticide-related health issues. […]
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