The Food and Drug Administration announced this week that they are banning three chemicals linked to cancer from use in pizza boxes, microwave popcorn bags, sandwich wrappers, and other food packaging, known as food-contact substances (FCSs). This ban, which takes place February 1, 2016, comes more than a decade after consumer advocates raised concerns about … Read more
A new study published in the journal Cancer has found that cooking beef at high temperatures may lead to an increased risk of developing kidney cancer. Carcinogenic compounds are created in the meat when grilled, barbecued, and pan-fried. The study was conducted at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Renal cell carcinoma affects … Read more
The Center for Food Safety has announced that the World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the herbicide 2,4-D, used in Dow Chemical’s “Enlist Weed Control System”, is “possibly carcinogenic to humans.” Enlist corn and soybean seeds are genetically engineered to resist this herbicide, which means it can be sprayed on crops and won’t kill … Read more
A coalition of groups, including Food & Water Watch, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Friends of the Earth are using the World Health Organization (WHO) to set safety standard for the herbicide glyphosate, found in RoundUp and other chemicals, that has been classified as carcinogenic. In a letter to the WHO, the coalition raised … Read more
Environmental Working Group is asking the U.S. government to put a stop to a chemical used on non-organic apples grown in America because its makers in Europe could not show it didn’t pose a rise to human health. That analysis found that the chemical, called diphenylamine, known as DPA, is used to coat apples during … Read more
MyNicKnaxs of Florida is recalling Reduce Weight Fruta Planta because it contains Phenolphthalein, making the supplement an unapproved new drug. Phenolphthalein was once used in over the counter laxatives, but it was banned because of concerns of carcinogenicity. Consumption of this product could cause serious gastrointestinal disturbances, irregular heartbeat, and cancer. All lots of Reduce … Read more
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) wants to ban a chemical used in many fast food breads. Azodicarbonamide is used to make bread and is included in the rolls McDonald’s and Arby’s sell. Subway recently banned the chemical from their bread. Other companies that use this chemical to make their bread include Starbucks, Wendy’s, Burger King, Kentucky … Read more
According to the Charleston Gazette, a Marshall University scientists and member of the state Environmental Quality Board said he found formaldehyde in local water samples linked to the Freedom Industries chemical spill three weeks ago. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen. This issue affects customers of West Virginia American Water. The first chemical found in the water, … Read more
A new study by Consumer Reports have found that caramel coloring is a potential carcinogen. That common ingredient is used most often in soft drinks, and in other foods to turn them brown. Two years ago, the Center for Science in the Public Interest said that ingredient should be declared a carcinogen and taken off … Read more
The FDA has issued draft guidance for the food industry to help reduce levels of acrylamide in foods. Acrylamide is a chemical that forms in foods during high temperature cooking. Frying, roasting, broiling, and baking are the typical cooking modes that can cause this reaction. Acrylamide is characterized as “reasonably anticipated to be a human … Read more