FDA investigating whether Lucky Charms is making people sick
Source: Washington Post (April 18, 2022)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating scores of reports from consumers who say they fell ill after consuming Lucky Charms.
BPA linked to asthma in school-age girls, study finds
Source: CNN (March 18, 2022)
There could be several possible explanations for that finding, said study author Dr. Leonardo Trasande, director of environmental pediatrics at NYU Langone Health.
Why You Should Consider Alternatives to Infant Rice Cereal
Source: Consumer Reports (February 17, 2022)
Two brands of infant rice cereal—Gerber and Earth’s Best—have lowered the levels of inorganic arsenic in their products, new tests from Consumer Reports show. The companies had come under fire over the past year by lawmakers, state attorneys general, and consumer groups for the amount of the heavy metal in their rice cereals.
The new FDA Commissioner has a full plate; here are three steps he can take to keep focused on food safety too
Source: EDF (February 15, 2022)
We put together a list of three things Dr. Califf and the FDA have the authority to do right now to keep problematic chemicals out of our food:
On Valentine’s Day, end your toxic relationship with chemicals in candy
Source: EWG (February 9, 2022)
Valentine’s Day is approaching, when kids will exchange treats in class and many of us will give each other food and gifts. This February 14, consider ending your toxic relationship with some chemicals found in candy and other foods.
Did your kids have a hyper holiday? Why those vibrantly colored treats need a warning label
Source: EDF (January 14, 2022)
Many parents have experienced that foreboding sense of what might come next as they watch their child indulge in a decadent treat at a holiday gathering or birthday party. All that sugar means things are about to get a little crazy, right?
Is your CBD latte safe? Don’t ask the FDA
Source: EWG (January 13, 2022)
listed CBD as a controlled substance, in 2018. Today it’s added to lattes, tea, kombucha, snacks like cookies and more.
Broken GRAS: It’s time for FDA to wake up and protect consumers from dubious ingredients
Source: EDF (January 5, 2022)
In this blog, we examine another voluntary GRAS notice submitted to the FDA, this one for Venetron, an extract of Apocynum venetum leaves.
Cereal offenders: potentially harmful ingredients in ‘healthy’ breakfast food
Source: EWG (January 3, 2022)
Many breakfast cereals claim to be a healthy way to start the day. Their boxes feature cute, colorful characters and catchy slogans that attract children, and their promise of a “complete” breakfast with whole grains, fiber and vitamins captures adults’ attention.
Broken GRAS: Scientists’ safety concerns are hampered by FDA’s inactions on food chemicals
Source: EDF (December 21, 2021)
Companies have the option to voluntarily notify FDA when they determine that a use of a new chemical or a new use of an existing chemical is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. When they do notify FDA, agency scientists then review the data and supporting information and can ask additional questions. In most of the cases, FDA agrees with the company’s determination and publishes a “no questions” letter.