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Kraft Heinz To Remove Artificial Dyes From Products by 2027
WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — One of the nation’s largest food companies is planning a big change to its ingredients list. Kraft Heinz said it will stop using artificial dyes in all U.S. products by the ...
Prenatal PFAS Exposure Linked to Elevated BP Through Adolescence
MONDAY, June 16, 2025 – Prenatal exposure to specific perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is associated with offspring blood pressure (BP) through age 18 years, according to a study...
'Forever Chemicals' Linked To Elevated Childhood Blood Pressure
FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 — Kids exposed to PFAS “forever chemicals” before birth have an increased risk of high blood pressure in childhood, particularly during their teen years, a new study says. Teena...
FDA Plans to Use AI to Speed Up Drug and Food Safety Reviews
WEDNESDAY, June 11, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help speed the approval of new drugs and medical devices. That's one of s...
Artificial Sweetener Neotame Found in Most E-Cigarettes
MONDAY, June 9, 2025 – The artificial sweetener neotame is ubiquitous in popular disposable e-cigarettes, according to a research letter published online June 2 in the Journal of the American ...
Cucumber-Linked Salmonella Outbreak Sickens Dozens Across 18 States
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 — A growing salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers has made at least 45 people sick across 18 states, U.S. health officials have warned. The cucumbers came from Bedner Growers, a F...
FDA Issues Highest Alert Over Tomato Recall in 3 Southern States
MONDAY, June 2, 2025 — Salmonella-tainted tomatoes in three southern states could cause severe illness or even death, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns. The FDA has updated an ongoing ...
Environmental SOS: Rare Birds Crunch From Bellies Full of Plastic
SATURDAY, May 24, 2025 — Birds on a remote Australian island are so full of plastic they crunch, British researchers report. They found plastic in the bellies of chicks less than 3 months old and a d...
White House Report Blames Toxins, Food and Screens for Poor Health
FRIDAY, May 23, 2025 — A new White House report says today’s children are the sickest generation in U.S. history when it comes to chronic disease, and it puts the blame on environmental toxins, poor n...
Pediatric Magnet Ingestion Rates Still High
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 – Global pediatric magnet ingestion rates remain high and incidence has increased, despite the implementation of national policies, according to a review published online May...
Possible Plastic Contamination Prompts Nationwide Ice Cream Recall
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 — Nearly 18,000 tubs of ice cream and frozen yogurt have been recalled because they may contain plastic pieces. Wells Enterprises, an Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer, vo...
FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 – Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a move to improve transparency and strengthen the safety of chemicals used in the nation's food supply. The agency...
Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples in New Study
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 — A new report says rice sold in U.S. stores contains toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. The report — released by Healthy Babies, Bright Futures — f...
Blackouts Boost Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Among Young Kids
MONDAY, May 5, 2025 — Power outages greatly increase a young child’s chances of carbon monoxide poisoning due to improper use of gasoline-powered generators, a new study says. Children younger than 5 ...
Thinking About a Tattoo? FDA Warns These Inks Could Be Dangerous
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers and tattoo artists that two tattoo inks have tested positive for harmful bacteria and could lead to serious i...