News & Articles By Frances Bloomfield
05/10/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Researchers have found illegal levels of ARSENIC in baby rice food products
Parents who feed their infants baby rice food products be warned: You’re feeding your children food laced with arsenic. Researchers hailing from the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast have found illegal levels of arsenic in a variety of rice-based baby foods. The study was conducted in response to the European Union […]
05/09/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Alert: 55 tons of frozen chicken nugget meals recalled over Salmonella concerns
On April 20, 2017, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued an announcement warning consumers about a food product by Conagra Brands Inc., in Marshall, Miss. According to the report, Salmonella had contaminated the brownie mix dessert included in the breaded chicken nugget meals under the Banquet brand. The public recall by the USDA’s […]
05/07/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Toxic tradition: Birthday cakes can contain toxic ingredients
Celebrating your birthday with a cake is a beloved tradition that goes back several centuries. If you can’t bake a cake, then you can simply buy one from your favorite bakery or grocery. Birthday cakes these days come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, leaving you spoiled for choice. Nearly all birthday cakes look good, […]
05/05/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Constipated? Coca-Cola Japan launches a new line of fiber-filled soda
Are you ready to drink Coca-Cola that’s been enriched with fiber? The beverage giant certainly thinks so, if their unveiling of the new Coca-Cola Plus is anything to go by. The brains operating behind Coca-Cola Japan spent over a decade in research and development before coming up with the recipe. Although interesting in theory, others […]
05/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Restricting your sodium intake does NOT reduce your blood pressure, researchers find
It has long been believed that cutting down on your sodium intake can reduce your blood pressure and your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, new findings that were announced at the Experimental Biology 2017 meeting have challenged that long-standing piece of wisdom. Lynn L. Moore, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Boston University School of […]
05/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Organic certifier warns: Many beauty products in the UK that are labeled “organic” are misleading
If it’s labeled “organic” then you might want to panic. As explained by the UK-based organic certification agency Soil Association, thousands of beauty products with the “organic” label are anything but. A recent market report released by the organization has revealed that a number of products bearing tag aren’t actually certified and often contain banned […]
05/01/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Food safety continues to plummet: Frozen hash browns recalled due to contamination by golf balls
Just last April 21, frozen potato products manufacturer McCain Foods USA, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of their frozen hash brown products due to contamination with “extraneous golf ball materials”. According to FoodSafetyNews.com, the recalled products are Roundy’s Brand, two-pound “Bag of Frozen Southern Style Hash Browns” (UPC 001115055019) and Harris Teeter Brand, two-pound “Bag […]
04/25/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Shocking: Drinking soda daily may make you more susceptible to stroke or dementia
Put the can down; according to new research, making a daily habit of soda may triple your risk of a stroke. A team of researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine have found a link between artificially-sweetened drinks and dementia and stroke, reports TheSun.co.uk. With lead author, Matthew Pase, the researchers examined the data […]
04/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Senators ask FDA to ban cancer-causing chemical from bath products
Your shampoo could be harming you. The substance 1,4-dioxane, is a carcinogen that’s commonly found in personal care products that create suds, such as in shampoos, hand soaps, and shower gels. According to the Environmental Working Group, at least 8,000 products contain 1,4-dioxane. In spite of this, companies are not required by the U.S. Food […]
04/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield
Ease the load on your liver with these 7 foods
Liver problems like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), liver fibrosis, and alcoholic liver disease are often caused by poor lifestyle choices. That’s why making positive changes to your diet is a huge step towards improved liver health. According to NaturalHealth365.com, these are some of the best foods and herbs for maintaining a healthy and happy […]
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