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EPA Refuses To Ban Chlorpyrifos – Linked To Neurological Problems With Children

July 19, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 19, 2019

Due to concerns that the insecticide can harm the brain and nervous system, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned chlorpyrifos for household uses in 2000 but agricultural companies are still allowed to spray it on our food. In August of… [read]

Autism Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods – New Study

July 17, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 17, 2019

Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) have discovered cellular changes to neuronal stem cells when exposed to propionic acid (PPA), a preservative used to extend shelf life and reduce mold in processsed foods, breads, and cheeses. The study shows how… [read]

Glyphosate Still Contaminates Organic Oats, Children’s Cereals, and Other Snack Products

July 12, 2019 by Michael Edwards

It shouldn’t be a surprise but, of course, it still needs to be reported. The kid’s cereals and other packaged marketed to children still contain alarming amounts of glyphosate, the cancer-causing ingredient in Roundup, the herbicide produced by Bayer-Monsanto. The… [read]

Remove Pesticide Residue With Baking Soda

July 3, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 3, 2019

Pesticides and herbicides get absorbed by the crops they’re sprayed on but most of the chemicals are left on the outer most part of the produce. Organic is better than conventional but organic certification does allow some pesticide and herbicide… [read]

Trump Administration Wants To Relax Rules on GMO Crops

June 13, 2019 by Michael Edwards

The Trump administration wants to exempt many new genetically engineered crops from regulation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Trump wants it to be easier for genetically engineered plants and animals to enter the food supply. He signed an executive… [read]

Oregon To Allow Dentists To Vaccinate Patients

May 26, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: May 26, 2019

Governor Kate Brown of Oregon signed House Bill 2220 on May 6, 2019, to allow dentists in Oregon to administer vaccinations including MMR, HPV, and influenza shots to their patients during dental checkups Dentists will need to be certified in… [read]

Tyson Foods Recalls Nearly 12 Million Pounds of Chicken Strips Over Metal Contamination

May 25, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: May 25, 2019

On January 30th Tyson recalled 36,420 pounds of chicken nuggets due to potential rubber contamination. On March 22 Tyson Foods recalled approximately 69,000 pounds of frozen, ready-to-eat chicken strips Now Tyson is recalling more of their chicken strips for a… [read]