Hidden Nasties In Our Food

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“Anyway, I became curious about the remarkable “cooling crystals” that candy companies like Hershey’s and CERTS mix into their candies. I’d been hearing, for example, about that “golden drop of Retsyn” since I was a kid, and I guess I always assumed that “Retsyn” was a real thing… and that it was in fact “golden”… even though CERTS are white with green flecks. In the CERTS commercials from the 1980s, the golden drop of Retsyn always fell from some mysterious height (from Heaven?) and disappeared into the embossed mint, leaving no trace of residue. Which was somehow compelling and wonderful. (Did I mention I was once an addict?)

In some of the commercials, the drop was said to be “glistening.”

Turns out, when you visit Wikipedia, that the glistening, golden drop of Retsyn is a mix of “partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil” and flavoring. Bits of copper gluconate are added, to supply the green flecks in the candy and make you think that pieces of actual mint had been baked in. (Which is what I always thought.)

Something that I didn’t realize: CERTS are no longer available in grocery stores. The FDA decided in 2018 to no longer allow partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil in food products. Seems we had been poisoning ourselves since 1958.

But you can still buy CERTS on eBay. This package of three rolls of the classic mints will run you $24.99 (With FREE shipping.)”

READY, FIRE, AIM: Breath Mint? No Thanks… – Pagosa Daily Post News Events & Video for Pagosa Springs Colorado

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“White rice’s relatively low fiber content means that its energy is more readily accessible, which can be a huge perk for athletes or those with a more active lifestyle. Yawitz says it’s “a great choice after long or intense workouts when you need faster-digesting carbohydrates to replenish the glycogen in your muscles.” The lower fiber content also makes it easier for those with digestive issues to consume.

A secondary—but potentially more critical—perk of white rice is that it contains less arsenic than brown. Arsenic is a toxic compound that is found in both white and brown rice, but, according to Consumer Reports, white rice only contains about 20 percent of the amount found in brown rice. You’d need to eat a ton of rice to accumulate toxic levels of arsenic in your system, but Mast still advises that “if rice is eaten daily in large amounts, especially for young children, it would be a safer choice to eat white rice more often.”’

The Truth Behind The Brown Rice Vs. White Rice Debate

Is brown rice actually healthier?

www.delish.com

 

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“Since its discovery and up until the 1950s citric acid was predominantly extracted from natural sources such as lemon (and other citrus) juice. However, subsequently, it was discovered that it can be more cheaply produced through extraction from a mold organism (Aspergillus Niger), which is highly pathogenic and can cause severe infections in humans. As such, the industrially produced citric acid extracted from that mold contains fragments of that mold's cells, as well as other contaminants. That is the substantive difference between the manufactured and natural citric acid, and it is this contamination in the manufactured version the authors of the study below believe is responsible for a wide range of inflammatory disorders.”

“Citric acid naturally exists in fruits and vegetables. However, it is not the naturally occurring citric acid, but the manufactured citric acid (MCA) that is used extensively as a food and beverage additive. Approximately 99% of the world’s production of MCA is carried out using the fungus Aspergillus niger since 1919. Aspergilus niger is a known allergen. The FDA placed MCA under the category of GRAS without any research to substantiate this claim. In 2016, 2.3 million tons of MCA were produced, predominantly in China, and approximately 70% is used as a food or beverage additive. There have been no scientific studies performed to evaluate the safety of MCA when ingested in substantial amounts and with chronic exposure.”

Manufactured citric acid is a powerful inflammatory/allergy agent

I great study, which goes hand-in-hand with another one I recently posted about in regards to silica (ubiquitous in commercially sold food products/drinks). Namely, just as that other study found silica to be a potent inducer of the endotoxin/LPS receptor TLR4 even in minute amounts, this study...

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“A typical cycle in a commercial dishwasher involves circulating hot water and detergent for around 60 seconds at high pressure. Afterwards, there is a second 60-second washing and drying cycle in which water and a rinse agent are applied. “What’s especially alarming is that in many appliances, there’s no additional wash cycle to remove the remaining rinse aid,” says Cezmi Akdis, UZH professor of experimental allergology and immunology and director of the SIAF, who led the study. “This means that potentially toxic substances remain on the dishes, where they then dry in place.” When the dishes are used the next time, this dried chemical residue can easily end up in the gastrointestinal tract. This inspired the research team under Akdis to investigate what effect the components of commercial-grade detergents and rinse agents have on the epithelial barrier in the gut– the layer of cells that lines the intestinal tract and controls what enters the body. A defect in this barrier is associated with conditions such as food allergies, gastritis, diabetes, obesity, cirrhosis of the liver, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorders, chronic depression and Alzheimer’s disease. Similar protective layers are also present on the skin and in the lungs. As numerous studies have shown, many additives and chemicals that we encounter in everyday life can damage these layers. “We assume that defective epithelial barriers play a role in triggering the onset of two billion chronic illnesses,”’

A ubiquitous dishwasher rinse agent may cause many serious diseases

Another article demonstrating that a ubiquitous chemical, widely used in both industrial and household settings, has very toxic effects on the GI tract of humans and can directly cause a number of GI and neurological diseases, as well as cancer. While the study only looked at the so-called...

raypeatforum.com

 

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“Aside from the polysorbates, other emulsifiers known to disrupt the mucosal barrier include carrageenan (which is actually a known carcinogen) as well as various gums such as locust bean, acacia gum, carob bean gum, etc. These emulsifiers are authorized for use even in products certified as organic by USDA, but their levels in organic foods are subject to tighter restrictions, while their levels in non-organic foods are largely unregulated. A few recent studies discovered that products from fast food chains such as Burger King, McDonalds, Wendy's, Popeye's, etc contain the highest amount of emulsifiers of all commercial foods tested. I suspect that it is the presence of those (indirectly) carcinogenic additives that allow fast food items to survive more than 20 years without ANY decay, as the bacteria that normally degrades/metabolizes food left out in the open is also quite vulnerable to those toxic additives. The fact that many hospitals serve fast food from these chains to hospitalized patients, often people with GI disorders/surgeries/procedures, makes me cringe...”

Emulsifiers Found In Most Commercial Foods Cause Brain Tumors, Hemorrhage, And Stroke

A really interesting study that demonstrates how emulsifiers considered "benign" by the FDA/USDA and present in virtually all commercial food can actually cause quite a bit of damage to health. The study demonstrates that even a low-dose of a common commercial emulsifier Polysorbate 80 (P80)...

raypeatforum.com

 

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“Throughout the United States and Canada and other countries, chlorine is commonly used to kill disease-causing organisms in the water that come from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs which are used by millions of people everyday for drinking, bathing, showering and swimming. But what many people do not know is that this same chlorine they are exposing their body to is a very poisonous and deadly chemical that according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is essentially a pesticide. And since we are living organisms, chlorine is damaging and killing some part of our body each time we drink, shower, bathe, or swim. A University of Minnesota researcher, Dr. Robert Carlson, whose work is sponsored by the EPA, had this to say about chlorine, ‘ the chlorine problem is similar to that of air pollution:, and that “chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times!”’

“There are some cities that recognize that chlorine is a toxic poison and use safer means to disinfect water. For example, because chlorine gas was used as a weapon during the two world wars in Europe, and recognizing its deadly nature, many communities there do not use chlorine, but instead use ozone (oxygen) and ultraviolet light to kill harmful microorganisms. Another method used is a sand filtration system such as the one in Holland.”

Chlorine Is A Basic Cause For Atherosclerosis And Heart Disease

Chlorine -“A Crippler and Killer” Charlie Skeen, C.N.C Throughout the United States and Canada and other countries, chlorine is commonly used to kill disease-causing organisms in the water that come from rivers, lakes, and reservoirs which are used by millions of people everyday for drinking...

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“For this study, Prof. Townsend and his team decided to examine the potential impact toilet paper might have on PFAS levels in wastewater.

“We recently published a study on PFAS in biosolids, which points to 6:2 diPAP as one of the major PFAS — not all studies look for this — in wastewater residuals,” he told to MNT.

“We explored where this chemical is commonly used and one such product is paper. Hence the look at toilet paper,” he explained

Researchers obtained toilet paper rolls sold in Africa, Western Europe, and North, South, and Central America. They also collected sewage samples from U.S. wastewater treatment plants.

After extracting PFAS samples from both the paper and sewage samples, scientists found that the most abundant type of PFAS was 6:2 diPAP.

The research team then combined their data with other studies that measured PFAS levels in sewage and the amount of toilet paper used in various countries.

Upon analysis, Prof. Townsend and his team found toilet paper contributed about 4% of 6:2 diPAP in sewage in the United States and Canada, 35% in Sweden, and up to 89% in France.”

Toilet paper a source of toxic PFAS in wastewater, study finds

New research has found that toilet paper sheds harmful PFAS — substances previously tied to cancer and other health risks — into wastewater that may contaminate the soil.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

 

[David PS]

'Dangerous' chemicals found in 80% of McDonald's, Burger King & Pizza Hut meals

CHEMICALS that can cause reproductive issues and learning problems in children have been found in the foods at some of your favourite chains, a study has revealed. Samples taken from McDonald’…

www.the-sun.com

 

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Phthalates Are More Problematic For Children, Especially Boys​

Phthalates are bad for everyone’s hormones, but scientists have recently found them to be more problematic for boys than girls. An article published in the Journal of Neurotoxicology investigated whether exposure to phthalates during pregnancy could affect the emotional and behavioral development of two-year-old children. The answer was a resounding YES, but those effects were observable for boys and not for girls at that age.

• *Private Selection Avocado Oil(Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizers = 4844 ppb, Total phthalate = 3032 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1812.09 ppb

• *Simple Truth Organic Refined Avocado Oil Bottle (Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizer = 14891 ppb, Total phthalate = 2912 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 11979.38 ppb
• Star Organic Refined Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 613 ppb, Total phthalates = 613 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• Crisco Refined Organic Coconut Oil — Total plasticizers = 2130 ppb, Total phthlates = 910 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1220.47 ppb
• *California Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 3906 ppb, Total phthalates = 2646 ppb, Total non-phthalates plasticizers = 1260.35 ppb
• *Colavita 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 13851 ppb, Total phthalates = 3148 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10702.58 ppb
• *Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5358 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 3618.40 ppb
• *Filippo Berio California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5214 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 2355.76 ppb
• *Filippo Berio Extra Virgiin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 2841 ppb, Total phthalates = 1363 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1478.13 ppb
• Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 1835 ppb, Total phthalates = 559 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1275.93 ppb
• *Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 2513 ppb, Total phthalates = 1781 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 732.47 ppb
• *Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 3163 ppb, Total phthalates = 1340 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 1822.30 ppb
• *Swad Peanut Oil — Total plasticizers = Total plasticizers = 1804 ppb, Total phthalates = 1326 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 478.42 ppb
• Eden Organic Safflower Oil — Total plasticizers = 11929 ppb, Total phthalates = 931 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10998.25 ppb
• Spectrum Safflower Oil Expeller Pressed Refined — Total plasticizers = 234 ppb, Total phthalates = 234 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• *Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil — Total plasticizers = 2974 ppb, Total phthalate = 2292 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 681.60 ppb
• *Wildly Organic Unrefined Sesame Seed Oil — Total plasticizers = 2418 ppb, Total phthalate = 1812 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 605.82 ppb
• Mama Fresca 100% Vegetable Oil— Total plasticizers = 140 ppb, Total phthalates = 140 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• Simple & Smart Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 365 ppb, Total phthalates = 365 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• *Seitenbacher Certified Organic Sunflower Oil Unrefined — Total plasticizers = 2484 ppb, Total phthalates = 2111 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 373.3 ppb”

Shocking Study Finds Phthalates in Organic Dairy Products & Oils -- Guide

A shocking study found phthalates in organic dairy and oils, some of which marketed specifically to children. Mamavation investigates.

www.mamavation.com

 

[David PS]

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[David PS]

Russia Bans All U.S. Corn and Soy Imports Due to GMO Contamination

Russia’s food safety regulator just announced a complete ban on all US corn and soy imports due to genetically modified crop and microbial contamination.

naturalsociety.com

 

[sunny]

Phthalates Are More Problematic For Children, Especially Boys​

Phthalates are bad for everyone’s hormones, but scientists have recently found them to be more problematic for boys than girls. An article published in the Journal of Neurotoxicology investigated whether exposure to phthalates during pregnancy could affect the emotional and behavioral development of two-year-old children. The answer was a resounding YES, but those effects were observable for boys and not for girls at that age.

• *Private Selection Avocado Oil(Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizers = 4844 ppb, Total phthalate = 3032 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1812.09 ppb

• *Simple Truth Organic Refined Avocado Oil Bottle (Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizer = 14891 ppb, Total phthalate = 2912 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 11979.38 ppb
• Star Organic Refined Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 613 ppb, Total phthalates = 613 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• Crisco Refined Organic Coconut Oil — Total plasticizers = 2130 ppb, Total phthlates = 910 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1220.47 ppb
• *California Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 3906 ppb, Total phthalates = 2646 ppb, Total non-phthalates plasticizers = 1260.35 ppb
• *Colavita 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 13851 ppb, Total phthalates = 3148 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10702.58 ppb
• *Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5358 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 3618.40 ppb
• *Filippo Berio California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5214 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 2355.76 ppb
• *Filippo Berio Extra Virgiin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 2841 ppb, Total phthalates = 1363 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1478.13 ppb
• Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 1835 ppb, Total phthalates = 559 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1275.93 ppb
• *Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 2513 ppb, Total phthalates = 1781 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 732.47 ppb
• *Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 3163 ppb, Total phthalates = 1340 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 1822.30 ppb
• *Swad Peanut Oil — Total plasticizers = Total plasticizers = 1804 ppb, Total phthalates = 1326 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 478.42 ppb
• Eden Organic Safflower Oil — Total plasticizers = 11929 ppb, Total phthalates = 931 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10998.25 ppb
• Spectrum Safflower Oil Expeller Pressed Refined — Total plasticizers = 234 ppb, Total phthalates = 234 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• *Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil — Total plasticizers = 2974 ppb, Total phthalate = 2292 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 681.60 ppb
• *Wildly Organic Unrefined Sesame Seed Oil — Total plasticizers = 2418 ppb, Total phthalate = 1812 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 605.82 ppb
• Mama Fresca 100% Vegetable Oil— Total plasticizers = 140 ppb, Total phthalates = 140 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• Simple & Smart Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 365 ppb, Total phthalates = 365 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
• *Seitenbacher Certified Organic Sunflower Oil Unrefined — Total plasticizers = 2484 ppb, Total phthalates = 2111 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 373.3 ppb”

Shocking Study Finds Phthalates in Organic Dairy Products & Oils -- Guide

A shocking study found phthalates in organic dairy and oils, some of which marketed specifically to children. Mamavation investigates.

www.mamavation.com

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“The newly recalled fruit has may have been distributed nationwide, but is known for sure to have been sent to Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.

As of this past week public health officials had confirmed nine patients in the outbreak — one in Ontario and eight in British Columbia. There is a related outbreak in the United States where 43 people have been confirmed as patients. The outbreak spreads across 15 states. At least 17 people have been so sick they required hospitalization. Malichita and other brands of brand cantaloupe have been recalled in the United States.”

Almost 70 freshcut fruit products, including cantaloupe, recalled in connection to outbreak

Canadian officials have ordered the recall of dozens of freshcut fruit products in connection with an outbreak of Salmonella infections. The 69 products

www.foodsafetynews.com

 

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“According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past four days.

The implicated Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches were manufactured in Ecuador and sold under the WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks brands. All three products have been recalled. The recall impacts markets outside of the United States. Customer information provided by the firm shows that the product was also distributed to Cuba and the United Arab Emirates.

Parents and caregivers should not feed children the implicated products and should not eat them themselves. The recalled WanaBana applesauce was distributed nationwide through various retailers and online. The Schnuck’s and Weis products were sold through those regional grocery store chains.

As part of an ongoing investigation, the FDA and state public health officials have collected and analyzed product samples of fruit puree and applesauce pouches. FDA detected elevated lead levels in a finished product sample of WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Puree collected from Dollar Tree. The level detected in the FDA sample is 2.18 parts per million (ppm), more than 200 times greater than the action level the FDA has proposed in draft guidance for fruit purees and similar products intended for babies and young children.

The problem was initially discovered by public health officials in North Carolina during their investigation of children with high levels of lead in their blood. North Carolina officials identified WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches as a potential shared source of exposure. As part of their investigation, North Carolina public health officials analyzed multiple lots of WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree, detecting extremely high lead concentrations.

“FDA’s leading hypothesis is that cinnamon used in these recalled pouches is the likely source of contamination for these products; however, the FDA has not yet been able to collect and test samples of the cinnamon used in the recalled products.”

Almost 3 dozen children now included in lead poisoning outbreak traced to applesauce

According to the Food and Drug Administration, the number of children sickened by lead in imported applesauce products has grown from 22 to 34 in the past

www.foodsafetynews.com

 

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“There are hundreds of types of cinnamon, but only 4 varieties are used for commercial purposes. These include Ceylon, Cassia, Saigon, and Korintje Cinnamon.

Cassia, Saigon, and Korintje cinnamon are scientifically classified as Cassia Cinnamon, due to similarities in color, shape, and coumarin content. Most cinnamon sold in the United States is from the Cassia variety.

The scientific name for Cassia is Cinnamomum cassia. The scientific name for Celyon is Cinnamomum verum— “verum,” meaning ‘true.’

2) There Are Important Differences Between Ceylon and Cassia​

Ceylon cinnamon has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than Cassia cinnamon. However, one very important distinction is the presence of coumarin, a natural plant chemical that acts as a blood thinner.

Coumarin is present in much higher concentrations in Cassia than in Ceylon cinnamon, which may be very important if you are taking certain hepatotoxic medications, preparing to undergo a surgical or dental procedure, if you’re considered to be at a high risk of bleeding, have liver damage.

3) The link between Cassia, Coumarin, and Liver Damage​

Though Coumarin is a natural ingredient, it carries a risk for causing liver damage or failure in sensitive individuals, and among those who consume the Cassia cinnamon daily, or in large amounts. Cassia cinnamon has high levels (about 0.4-0.8%) of coumarin, which is why some European countries have banned the Cassia variety.

4) Why you should Make the Switch to Ceylon Cinnamon​

For this reason, those who take Cinnamon on a daily basis for health reasons should switch to Ceylon Cinnamon, which only has 0.03-0.04% Coumarin.

A 2012 review article published in “Diabetic Medicine” (here) examined 16 studies of Ceylon cinnamon specifically, and uncovered beneficial effects of Ceylon cinnamon for diabetics, yet found no toxicity to the liver and kidneys.

In fact, coumarin-free Ceylon cinnamon may actually be beneficial to the liver, according to studies reviewed by “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine”, while showing no negative effects to any other organ systems.”

Ceylon vs Cassia : 9 Important Things to Know about Cinnamon

Ceylon vs Cassia Cinnamon: The benefits and even adverse health effects of the 4 commercially available types of cinnamon will shock you.

paleofoundation.com

 

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@zorba990 posted this elsewhere….

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View: https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1726371173897027814


The Truth About Fluoride Being Revealed In Court The US Government Puts This Poison In Our Tap Water CDC Admits There Is NO DATA To Support Fluoride Claims. Fluoride’s Parent Compound Is Used In Almost All SSRI Antidepressants, Force Medicating The Population Into Complacency“CDC agrees with NRC that it is apparent that fluorides have the ability to interfere with the functions of the brain and the body by direct and indirect means. Yes, CDC in connection with the Intergovernmental Work Group. It's correct to say that CDC does not have any data to, any data on the tolerable upper fluoride intake for neurotoxic effects for infants.Yes. Okay. And you see how the definition also includes toddlers. So CDC does not have any data on the tolerable upper fluoride intake for neurotoxic effects on toddlers. That's true. Okay. There's been two studies now from the Dr. Who's birth cohort in Mexico City, and there's been two studies from the Canadian cohort that Dr. Lanfear has been working on. All four of these studies have found significant and large associations between early life fluoride and adverse neurodevelopmental effects.”

Even if it worked, the dose is not controlled. And there is no chance to opt out from tap water fluoride that might be being inhaled in the shower. I am unsure how it will ever be stopped -- things like this seem to keep going on regardless of what the public wants.”

TOOTHPASTE: FLUORIDATED OR NOT (POLL)

for the common masses the most basic things is what they first and foremost should focus on: · Tongue in the roof of the mouth. · Teeth in light contact. · Lips sealed. · Breath through the nose. · Swallow correctly by pushing upwards against the roof of...

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“The FDA is warning pasta and pizza lovers that cheese labeled “100 percent Parmesan” are often filled with cheese substitutes—like wood pulp.

Yes, you’ve been eating wood, thanks to companies like Castle Cheese, which produced Parmesan cheese containing no actual Parmesan for almost 30 years. The president of the company, which supplied megastores like Target, is scheduled to plead guilty this month to charges that carry a sentence of up to a year in prison and a $100,o00 fine, according to Bloomberg.

Bloomberg ran experiments on store-bought grated cheese to test for wood pulp content in a lab and found that many cheeses have cellulose, which is made from wood pulp. Essential Everyday 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese, from Jewel-Osco, contained 8.8 percent cellulose. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s Great Value 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese had 7.8 percent cellulose. Whole Foods 365 brand didn’t list cellulose as an ingredient, and tested at 0.3 percent. Kraft had 3.8 percent cellulose.“

FDA Warns The Parmesan You Eat May Be Wood Pulp

The FDA is cracking down on companies that are lying about selling 100% Parmesan cheese

time.com

 

[sunny]

PORK

STORY AT-A-GLANCE
November 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is considering withdrawing approval for the antibiotic carbadox, which is added to pig feed to prevent infections and fatten up the animals, due to cancer concerns
The drug has been banned in the European Union since 1999, and in Canada since 2006. China, Brazil, Australia and the UK have also banned it due to concerns over its cancer risks
In 2014, the United Nation’s Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods determined that there is no safe level of residues of carbadox or its metabolites in food that represents an acceptable risk to consumers
Carbadox has been shown to cause liver cancer and birth defects in lab animals, and have long-lasting impacts on the gut microbiome of swine, even after the drug is withdrawn
A 2017 study found carbadox induced transducing bacteriophages with resistance genes to tetracycline, aminoglycoside and beta-lactam antibiotics — three classes of drugs that are commonly used in human medicine. The findings effectively dismisses the drugmaker’s and the National Pork Producers Council’s argument that since carbadox is not used in human medicine, it won’t contribute to drug resistance in humans

Could This Drug Used by the Pork Industry Cause Cancer?

November 7, 2023, the FDA announced it is considering withdrawing approval for a drug added to pig feed to prevent infections due to cancer concerns.

articles.mercola.com

 

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PORK

STORY AT-A-GLANCE
November 7, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is considering withdrawing approval for the antibiotic carbadox, which is added to pig feed to prevent infections and fatten up the animals, due to cancer concerns
The drug has been banned in the European Union since 1999, and in Canada since 2006. China, Brazil, Australia and the UK have also banned it due to concerns over its cancer risks
In 2014, the United Nation’s Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods determined that there is no safe level of residues of carbadox or its metabolites in food that represents an acceptable risk to consumers
Carbadox has been shown to cause liver cancer and birth defects in lab animals, and have long-lasting impacts on the gut microbiome of swine, even after the drug is withdrawn
A 2017 study found carbadox induced transducing bacteriophages with resistance genes to tetracycline, aminoglycoside and beta-lactam antibiotics — three classes of drugs that are commonly used in human medicine. The findings effectively dismisses the drugmaker’s and the National Pork Producers Council’s argument that since carbadox is not used in human medicine, it won’t contribute to drug resistance in humans

Could This Drug Used by the Pork Industry Cause Cancer?

November 7, 2023, the FDA announced it is considering withdrawing approval for a drug added to pig feed to prevent infections due to cancer concerns.

articles.mercola.com

Thank you for bring this to attention sunny!

 

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“The recalled fruit was distributed nationwide and sold at retail stores in bags or as individual pieces of fruit (see descriptions above). FDA is aware of the following retailers who received recalled products:

• PublixExternal Link Disclaimer
• Wal-Mart & Sam’s ClubExternal Link Disclaimer
• The following Albertsons CompanyExternal Link Disclaimerbanner stores: ACME, Albertsons, Balducci’s Food Lovers Market, Carrs, Eagle, Haggen, Kings Food Markets, Lucky, Pavilions, Safeway, Shaw’s, Star Market, and Vons in AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, ID, ME, MD, MA, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, VA, D.C., WA, and WY”

Outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes: Peaches, Plums, & Nectarines

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled peaches, plums, and nectarines. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

www.fda.gov