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Study: Eating Organic Won’t Protect You From Toxic Plastics

March 11, 2013 9:01 AM0 comments
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You probably already know that Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates are bad news. Commonly found in plastic containers, bottles, and cans used to package foods, these chemicals have been implicated in the development of health problems including cardiovascular disease, reproductive problems, and even certain cancers. The problem? No one’s entirely [...]

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California mad cow case highlights major food safety issues in meat supplies

May 4, 2012 8:30 AM1 comment
California mad cow case highlights major food safety issues in meat supplies

Looks like PETA was right when it sued the California Milk Board for its advertising campaign asserting that “Happy cows come from California.” The USDA has now confirmed that mad cows come from California, well, a mad cow. Authorities conducting random testing for mad cow disease at a Central California [...]

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