As Americans gather their families to share a Thanksgiving meal this week, new government data offers a potentially unappetizing assessment of the U.S. food supply: Residues of many types of insecticides, fungicides and weed killing chemicals have been found in roughly 85 percent of thousands of foods tested. Data released last week by the U.S. … New Data on Pesticides in Food Raises Safety Questions
News that President-elect Donald Trump is considering U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo for a cabinet slot illustrates just how dark the days ahead might be for America’s burgeoning “food movement,” which has been advocating for more transparency and fewer pesticides in food production. Pompeo, a Republican from the farm state of Kansas, was the designated hitter … Trump Talk Of Pompeo For Cabinet Could Spell Setback For Consumers
Independent testing on an array of popular American food products found many samples contained residue levels of the weed killer called glyphosate, leading the nonprofit organization behind the testing to call for corporate and regulatory action to address consumer safety concerns. The herbicide residues were found in cookies, crackers, popular cold cereals and chips commonly … Tests Show Monsanto Weed Killer in Cheerios, Other Popular Foods
News Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 17, 2016 For More Information Contact: Gary Ruskin (415) 944-7350 Statement of Consumer Group U.S. Right to Know on Trump Transition Picks Statement of Gary Ruskin, co-director of U.S. Right to Know, a consumer and public health organization. So far, the Trump administration looks like a servile minion for … U.S. Right to Know Statement on Trump Transition Picks
The guys in the C-suites sure must be laughing today. They pulled a fast one on the American public. As the seating chart fills out for the incoming Trump administration, it becomes clear that Team Trump seeks to “drain the swamp ” in Washington by putting the swamp’s corporate lobbyists in charge. It’s party time … How Not to Drain the Swamp
By Carey Gillam Government testing for residues of an herbicide that has been linked to cancer has been put on hold, slowing the Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever endeavor to get a handle on just how much of the controversial chemical is making its way into U.S. foods. The FDA, the nation’s chief food safety … FDA Suspends Testing for Glyphosate Residues in Food
Testing for residues of an herbicide developed by Monsanto Co. that has been linked to cancer has turned up high levels in honey from the key farm state of Iowa, adding to concerns about herbicide contamination that have triggered at least two lawsuits against honey industry players and prompted scrutiny by regulators. The Food and … More Bad News for Honey as U.S. Seeks to Get Handle on Glyphosate Residues in Foods
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