HEALTH BLOG: Easy to digest nutrition news briefs Jul 8, 2008
" Food additives don't have to go through the same regulatory process as prescription drugs, but the FDA does consider whether published or unpublished studies establish safety. In a separate yesterday, Cargill and Coca-Cola said the journal article "clearly establishes the safety" of Truvia. According to the press release, many existing stevia products contain crude extracts of the plant, while Truvia "contains only the best-tasting components of the stevia leaf. " I talked with Cargill's Ann... (USA Today -- Money)
Junk vessel rides waves of plastic Jul 7, 2008
Certain plastic resins contain potentially toxic additives, such as bisphenol A, that can leach into surrounding water. They serve as magnets for toxic substances already present in the water, such as PCBs and DDT, which accumulate as they move up the food chain. (Albany Times Union)
Remember the miller Jul 4, 2008
We could smell the oats, corn, barley and animal feed additives. One of the most unusual smells was blood meal that supplemented hog feed. (Winona Daily News, MN)
How to Love Your Lawn Mower Jul 3, 2008
There are various additives you can purchase that can help solve this problem. If an additive doesn't work, you might need to disassemble the carburetor and clean as recommended by your user's manual or service dealer. (Pekin Times, IL)
Pricey Chemicals Gleaned From Biodiesel Waste Jul 3, 2008
Succinate is a high-demand chemical feedstock that's used to make everything from noncorrosive airport deicers and nontoxic solvents to plastics, drugs and food additives ... 25, 2005) Commerical trials are underway in Kansas on a "green" method of making succinate, a key ingredient of many plastics, drugs, solvents and food additives. (Science Daily)
Dog Fancy(R) Magazine Suggests 10 Ways To Go Green With Your Dog Jul 2, 2008
Feed your canine companion an all-natural diet, such as raw vegetables, fruit and natural foods that limit the use of additives and processed fillers. -- Use natural household cleaners. (PR Newswire)
Junk food mothers could condemn unborn children to a life of ill ... Jul 2, 2008
You try buying food without additives. It can be done but it should be much easier, especially if the government bans the chemicals used in junk foods. (Daily Mail)
Black Lawmakers Seek Restrictions on Menthol Cigarettes Jul 1, 2008
They have said that the bill as currently drafted would give the F.D.A. the authority to limit or eliminate additives, including menthol, if proved to be harmful. The American Medical Association, in its meeting in Chicago in June, voted to ask its board to consider the question of whether menthol should be banned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
US Trade With Brazil in 2007 Jun 29, 2008
Nonagricultural foods and additives ; $3. 5 million (down 55%). (Suite101.com)
Horse racing on the verge of irrelevance Jun 28, 2008
We breed a faster, more powerful race horse, pump it up with chemical additives, and keep it racing on therapeutic medication. What was it that one owner-breeder said in last weeks House subcommittee hearing: The body of Schwarzenegger on the legs of Don Knotts. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Here's the beef: Local cattleman earns state award Jun 25, 2008
Ingram learned of Baldwin Beef online and said he liked that it had no additives. "There's no hormones in the meat and just buying in bulk is cheaper," he said. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)
Running on empty? Jun 25, 2008
Detox fasts or diets are based on the idea that people regularly consume all kinds of toxins, including pesticides, mercury and food additives. When enough of these toxins build up, they can overwhelm the body's natural detox system, causing headaches, body aches, fatigue and allergylike symptoms, detox proponents say. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Rock bottom: Heroin use is on the rise Jun 23, 2008
DANGERS: Infection of the heart lining and valves, abscesses, bacterial skin infections, liver disease, pneumonia, collapsed veins, clogged blood vessels from unnatural additives, infectious diseases such as AIDS and hepatitis, miscarriage, low birth weight babies, fatal overdose. Sources: Anchorage, Alaska and U.S. drug enforcement officials; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; National Institute on Drug Abuse. (Anchorage Daily News)
News in brief Jun 21, 2008
Edward J. Markey, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee with oversight over the Department of Health and Human Services, introduced the Ban Poisonous Additives Act this week to prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in all food and beverage containers. BPA is prevalent in plastic bottles and most baby bottles and the linings of canned food and beverages, but more than 100 scientific studies have shown that low doses of BPA in animals can lead to increases in... (Stoneham Sun, MA)
Plastics get pricier, forcing companies to revamp Jun 21, 2008
Newell Rubbermaid, for example, is using more additives in its products such as calcium carbonate, sold some of its units such as Little Tykes and Curver that made toys and housewares, as well as axed specific non-profitable products among its remaining business lines. "We're taking a look at our products and redesigning them," said Ray Johnson, Newell Rubbermaid's president of global manufacturing and supply chain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Breeder: Fowl not fighting Jun 20, 2008
They re raised without growth hormones or other feed additives, he said. But most of all, they re rare, and beautiful, say the two men. (Albany Herald)
COLUMN: Harrison should have been impeached forbeing only 5-feet-6 Jun 19, 2008
" * Since 2003 Coalition forces have recovered approximately 500 weapons munitions which contain degraded mustard or sarin nerve agent. * Despite many efforts to locate and destroy Iraqs pre-Gulf War chemical munitions, filled and unfilled pre-Gulf War chemical munitions are assessed to still exist. * Pre-Gulf War Iraqi chemical weapons could be sold on the black market. Use of these weapons by terrorists or insurgent groups would have implications for Coalition forces in Iraq. The possibility... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Data on alternative treatments needed for hyperactive disorder Jun 19, 2008
Millions of children take stimulant drugs for attention and hyperactivity problems. But concerns about side effects have prompted many parents to look elsewhere: As many as two-thirds of children in the United States with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, have used some form of alternative treatment. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Dairy Waste Still Polluting City Water Supply Jun 18, 2008
8 million study for the City of Waco, says the city could buffer the effect of high phosphorus levels by aerating the lake, stocking it with predator fish and experimenting with calcium additives. But he says the key to fixing the problem lies with Erath County dairies up the North Bosque River, which account for some 55 percent of the lake's phosphorus. (KWTX.com, TX)
Drop that spoon! Felicity Lawrence on the rise of the breakfast cereal Jun 16, 2008
The ostensible reason for the trip was that Kellogg's was launching a new product in the UK - Kashi, a brand of mixed-grain puffed cereal free of all additives. But criticism of the food industry for selling products high in fat, salt and sugar had reached a head, and the cereal manufacturers were the subject of unwelcome attention. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Beyond guilt's horizons a plastic invasion fleet gathers Jun 15, 2008
g. plastic residuals, additives and modifiers such as plasticisers, fillers, catalysts, dyes and pigments). Most importantly, I fear that the push for cheap biodegradable plastic bags will add to the insatiable demand on our ever-dwindling energy and natural resources, for the sake of pure convenience. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Biotech breakthroughs Jun 15, 2008
Flavor additives for food, Senomyx. First genetically engineered seed, Mycogen. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Yogurts of the world Jun 11, 2008
Plain yogurt, pure as snow and without additives that is the prize some immigrants crave. Traditionalists value pristine yogurt for its delicate tanginess, a subtle flavor often masked in commercial varieties of this dairy product. (Christian Science Monitor)
Summertime Gas Saving Tips Jun 11, 2008
This oil has been evaluated by the American Petroleum Institute and contains friction reducing additives that can improve your fuel economy. Keep your engine tuned. (KWTX.com, TX)
Animal Owners Seek Class Action Status in Suit Over Pet Food Additives Jun 10, 2008
Top Stories From Law. In a commercial for a well-known canned cat food, the scene opens upon a gourmet kitchen making a "Tuscan" meal for kitty. (Law.com)
Embarrassment of rashers Jun 10, 2008
Granulated table salt has chemical additives to help it flow freely. Sea salt, particularly the moist French stuff called "sel gris", is pure, comes in big, crunchy lumps and is surprisingly cheap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Larry Plonsker Jun 10, 2008
Johnson's bio-lubricants are processed in a dry and environmentally friendly process of expelling the oilseeds' oil, filtering it, mixing in a secret blend of additives and producing bar chain oil, hydraulic oil, grease and two-stroke engine oil. hese are competitive with petroleum-based oil products, he said. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
6/13-15: Big Boys & Their Toys Jun 8, 2008
There will be such car accessories as gasoline additives promising enhanced mileage and a wooden bucket-seat console with pockets and cupholders for turning your living room sofa into the ultimate couch-potato refuge. "I have to fight to keep it from being just cars," Glava said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
US group calls for ban on food dyes Jun 7, 2008
"Health Canada continues to monitor and evaluate any new studies on the safety of food additives," the federal agency said in a statement. Health Canada scientists agreed there might be some children that are susceptible to certain food additives as highlighted in a recent British study ... "More research would be required to clearly demonstrate a link as there is currently no available data on how these additives could cause such effects," the agency said. (Canada.com)
Public says no to offspring of cloned British cows Jun 7, 2008
I was probably brought up on food additives with an 'E' as a prefix without my knowledge but I turned out relatively OK. Yes, I'm a Motorhead fan, but yeah, so what. Marco, Bkk, Thailand. (Times Online)
HEALTH NOTES: The sneezing season is upon us Jun 6, 2008
Some of the known triggers of intrinsic asthma are infections, such as cold and flu viruses, exercise and cold air, industrial and occupational pollutants, food additives and preservatives, drugs such as aspirin, and emotional stress. Asthma is more common in children than in adults, with nearly 1 of every 13 school-age children having asthma. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Track Cows' Feed Efficiency to Boost Profitability Jun 6, 2008
Other factors are the amount of walking a cow does, whether or not a cow suffers from rumen acidosis, the amount of protein she is eating, whether or not feed additives are used, the digestibility of the fiber in the ration, and the amount of heat stress ... "A herd of 1,800 Holsteins dropped several feed additives, replacing them with a new, commercial product," Hutjens related. (Agri-View, WI)
Beef is best Jun 5, 2008
Shababy recommends using "pure beef" dogs (as opposed to "all beef," which can contain additives), with his personal preference being a natural casing pure beef dog that "snaps when you bite into it." If you're grilling in the backyard, he recommends using a bigger dog and using charcoal instead of propane. Steaming or toasting the buns is a must. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Deciphering Food Additives Jun 3, 2008
On The Early Show Tuesday, registered dietitian Keri Glassman went through the fine print on the labels, and told which additives are probably safe and which ones you might want to think twice about. Acesulfame K. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Letters to the editor (6/2/08) Jun 2, 2008
But Joe Van Treeck kept warning of higher expenses for transportation, dry powder milk, vitamin additives, plastic jugs and paper cartons, caps and labels. What if Mat-Maid had been allowed to stay open for these past 12 months. (Anchorage Daily News)
$8/gallon gas? May 28, 2008
The energy bill also sparked a lobbying fight among makers of fuel additives. The Senate bill banned the use of petrochemical MTBE in favor of corn-derived ethanola move some critics said was designed to appease the corn growers in Daschles home state of South Dakota. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Daily Briefing May 28, 2008
-based Chemtura makes plastic additives and flame-retardant materials. B of A to raise Chinese bank stake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Sanjay Gupta: The next 400 years May 26, 2008
Toxic chemical additives cause soil quality degradation. Animal Deaths : Cows eat poly-bags and die. (India Times)
Tougher food labels coming May 23, 2008
BEAMSVILLE, ONT. Foods labelled `Product of Canada' will no longer be allowed to contain large amounts of foreign ingredients and additives under tougher guidelines proposed yesterday by the Conservatives ... Under the initiative, "all or virtually all" of the ingredients in "Product of Canada" items would have to be Canadian, with the only exceptions being spices or minor additives not available here ... The move comes at a time of public concern about possibly hazardous additives or... (Toronto Star)
You take the ribs, I'll take the rump May 22, 2008
"We know the source and we know that [the meat's] not filled with additives and steroids and stuff," Mr. Baxter said. "The taste is really good, too.". (Globe and Mail)
Superintendent assumes principalship; Jim Butler goes to middle school May 22, 2008
The board discussed weighted grades or additives to grades for HHS students who take advanced-placement classes. One plan in discussion would give students in AP classes who make a "B" the same number for figuring grade-point average as a student who makes an "A" in a regular class. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
The secrets of succulent grilled chops May 22, 2008
Regular charcoal or soaked briquettes can contain additives or coal dust. Stay away from VOCs. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Meat's striking out May 21, 2008
Whether the culprit is nitrite additives, that form during cooking, or the load of animal fat these foods deliver, processed meats are foul. Can an athlete compete without meat. (Yahoo News)
Simple Steps to Growing Tomatoes May 20, 2008
This article gives step by step information on planting tomatos from seed, transplanting them in the garden, additives to make them grow well, and deterring insects. What would a vegetable garden be without the lovely tomato. (Suite101.com)
Sleep Disorder Raises Heart Risks While Flying May 20, 2008
In his research into cancer, Warburg showed the carcinogenic nature of food additives and smoking cigarettes, and demonstrated that cancer cells can be destroyed by radiation. He argued that anaerobiosis was a primary cause of cancer, and his own research into carcinogens made him fearful of processed foods. (New York Times)
BioExx Files Process Patent Application for Production of Unique Protein Concentrates and Protein Isolates May 20, 2008
This makes BioExx particularly well suited to process oilseed crops in a manner that allows for the production of much higher value additives to the food chain, in the form of higher yields of high value proteins which tend to be temperature sensitive. While forming just a small, but very valuable part of the solution to prominent global agricultural problems, BioExx has a mandate to rapidly grow the company through the construction and operation of extraction facilities around the world - and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
New study links fate of personal care products to environmental pollution and human health concerns May 17, 2008
" Along the way of studying the deposition history of antimicrobials in sediments, the team also discovered a new pathway for the breakdown of antimicrobial additives of consumer products. Deep in the muddy sediments of the Chesapeake Bay, they found evidence for the activity of anaerobic microorganisms that assist in the decontamination of their habitat by pulling chlorine atoms one by one off the carbon backbone of triclocarban, presumably while obtaining energy for their metabolism in the... (EurekAlert!)
What Does The Label On Your Chicken Really Mean? May 13, 2008
10, 2007) Pets may not be the only organisms endangered by some food additives. An arsenic-based additive used in chicken feed may pose health risks to humans who eat meat from chickens that are raised on the. (Science Daily)
DIY snack ideas for kids May 13, 2008
So while a product may have few sugar additives, it may have plenty of sugar in the form of carbs. GET THE FACTS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The truth about detox May 13, 2008
Many people think that as a result of our hectic and modern lifestyle, we are filled up with "poisons" from polluted air and food additives. You may thus be easily convinced to turn to a detox diet as a way of 'cleansing' or 'detoxifying' your body. (iAfrica.com)
Sunzen Biotech gets SC nod to list May 12, 2008
The products include additives, supplements and vaccines. Tan said over the past years, Sunzen had focused on developing its products and it was gearing up to meet the growing demand for healthy livestock for public consumption. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Top 50 IP People Under 45 May 8, 2008
com and Gast Manufacturing in cases covering everything from one-click Internet payment systems to chewing gum additives and dental compounds. He has excelled at big-ticket defense cases involving multiple patents and parties, where his leadership and organizational skills -- to say nothing of his legal marksmanship -- force plaintiffs to duck. (Law.com)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008 May 8, 2008
The Ridley Feed Ingredients (RFI) segment consists of Ridley vitamin and trace mineral premixes, small packaged specialty products, medicated and non-medicated feed additives and micro feed ingredients produced and distributed through RFI's facility in Illinois ... Ridley Feed Ingredients manufactures and distributes vitamin and trace mineral premixes, small packaged specialty products, medicated and non-medicated feed additives and micro feed ingredients. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Nitrates in Vegetables Protect Against Gastric Ulcers May 8, 2008
Using animal models Joel Petersson and his colleagues have shown that nitrate additives in food protect against both gastric ulcers and the minor damage that often occurs in the gastrointestinal tract as a result of ingestion of anti-inflammatory drugs. "These sorts of drugs are very common in the event of pain and inflammation. They have the major disadvantage of causing a large number of serious side effects in the form of bleeding and ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract. With the aid of a... (Newsmax)
10M children worldwide die from lack of health care May 6, 2008
Secondary Navigation. By TERESA CEROJANO, Associated Press Writer 44 minutes ago. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
EU Urged to Reject 3 New Biotech Crops May 6, 2008
The "Amflora" potato is designed to provide starch for industrial uses, such as glossy magazine coatings and additives for sprayable concrete. BASF says byproducts could also be used to make animal feed, if given further clearance, but the potato is not designed to be eaten by humans. (Newsmax)
Study will collect fishing crew data May 5, 2008
Omega 3s have become one of the most popular food additives due to a host of health benefits. Last year, omega-3 fatty acids were added to 250 food products, from eggs to orange juice, and the list is growing fast. (Anchorage Daily News)
Free Asthma Screenings Offered in May May 3, 2008
Asthma attacks, which claim nearly 4,000 lives a year, are often triggered by allergens -- these include pollen, dust, animal dander, certain drugs and food additives -- lung infections, or even physical exertion. While the disease's exact cause remains unknown, many treatments are available to keep it in check. (MEDLINEplus)
Food enhancements prove palatable May 2, 2008
With a battery of natural additives, simple chemical processes and streamlined hybridization strategies, scientists are coaxing unfamiliar properties out of familiar foods, whether for better nutrition, aesthetics or safety. Three studies published within the past few months, all within the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, demonstrate the wide diversity of successful food-refining strategies. (MSNBC -- Technology)
In the kitchen with Kevin May 2, 2008
"Wentworth said people really like the specials, but lots and lots come for what they want the fried clams or the fish and chips.It doesn't hurt that they make the coleslaw fresh every morning. It's important that it's crunchy and with only a few additives, Wentworth explained. He said it goes perfectly with seafood. Keep it simple is the guiding rule here and it pays off in spades.A tip for home cooks is easy."Dip your shrimp, fish or clams into flour and then shake in a colander," said... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Commissioners hear citizen CAFO proposal Apr 22, 2008
Other best management practices such as tree plantings, precision feeding and pit additives should be highly incentivized. " She said the ECCRC would also like to see: A permanent cap on new CAFOs, at a number to be set by county officials. A requirement that all CAFO operators live on the site where their operation is located. The commissioners reconsider the potential of issuing a legal moratorium on CAFOs. A law requiring that no manure be spread on weekends, holidays or on frozen... (Winchester News-Gazette, IN)
Allergy season hits hard Apr 22, 2008
According to ancient Ayurvedic medicine, which still is practiced in India and the Himalayan nations, pollen simply exacerbates an immune system already overburdened with impurities from improperly digested food and their chemical additives, said Amita Nathwani with Namaste Health Center in Durango. "Pollen or dust or dander is not the underlying causes of allergies," Nathwani said. (Durango Herald)
PETA's $1 million prize for "in vitro" meat Apr 22, 2008
The tissue, once grown, could be shaped and given texture with the kinds of additives and structural agents that are now used to give products like soy burgers a more meaty texture. But the offer has been wildly controversial at PETA offices. (Los Angeles Times)
Letters to the editor (April 21) Apr 22, 2008
Christa wrote on Apr 21, 2008 8:44 AM:" And then there is this crop: http://www.premiumchristmastree.com/a28/Artificial-christmas-trees,-causing-REAL-problems/article_info.html ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES, CAUSING REAL PROBLEMS ARTIFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREES DAMAGE THE ENVIRONMENT AND POSE HEALTH RISKS TO CONSUMERS Fake Christmas trees have a negative impact on the environment and pose significant health risks and hazards for both consumers and workers. Artificial Christmas trees... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Food fight over PETA fake meat contest Apr 22, 2008
The tissue, once grown, could be shaped and given texture with the kinds of additives and structural agents that are now used to give products such as soy burgers a more meaty quality. New Harvest, a nonprofit organization formed to promote the field, says on its Web site, "Because meat substitutes are produced under controlled conditions impossible to maintain in traditional animal farms, they can be safer, more nutritious, less polluting and more humane than conventional meat.". (San Francisco Chronicle)