Building a better burger Jul 31, 2008
"Our ground sirloin is made fresh daily and is 100 percent pure beef with no additives," Gurgan wrote in an e-mail. "A big seller is our 6-ounce patties that are packaged 14 per box . . .". (Florida Today)
'Chicken And Chips' Theory Of Pacific Migration Jul 31, 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)
Report: Steve Jobs' Health Issue Not Life Threatening Jul 28, 2008
Report: Steve Jobs' Health Issue Not Life Threatening - Yahoo. Secondary Navigation. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Cornish pastiche facing curbs as pasties win backing to be on ... Jul 26, 2008
No flavourings or additives are allowed. The pastry is then glazed with milk or egg and baked. (Times Online)
Starbucks to close new Fremont store Jul 23, 2008
It is just insane how much people spend on a cup of coffee with additives. JJ Jul 21, 2008 1:43 PM This is a bummer. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Sunzen to make food safer for consumption Jul 21, 2008
ANIMAL biotechnology specialist and feed additives manufacturer Sunzen Biotech Bhd plans to develop more green or non-antibiotic animal healthcare products to improve food safety for consumers. Managing director Dr Tan Kim Sing said consumers were very concerned about food safety and this has resulted in the agricultural industry using non-antibiotic animal feed additives ... He said European countries have banned the use of antibiotics in animal feed additives and he believed the trend would... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Whole Foods adopts innovative standards in seafood procurement Jul 19, 2008
Whole Foods' quality standards already prohibited the use of antibiotics, preservatives and other additives. The new standards include. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Menthol cigarettes 'target young' Jul 18, 2008
They called on the US authorities to tighten regulation of tobacco additives ... She added: "The UK has had for many years a voluntary system for the regulation of ingredients, as a result of extensive co-operation between the companies, the government and government-appointed committees. "Under the terms of the voluntary agreement, UK tobacco companies have regularly held discussions with the Department of Health about modifications to the list of approved additives and continue to engage in... (BBC News -- Health)
Scott Cawelti Jul 18, 2008
Corn-based fuel additives, high-fructose corn syrup and cheaper meat, but not necessarily better food. That's the problem we now face: Corn we grow in Iowa isn't really food. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Newell Rubbermaid to drop products, raise prices Jul 16, 2008
In 2003, the company began using additives in some products to reduce the amount of plastic it uses. It redesigned some of its offerings such as its trash cans and storage containers to reduce plastic. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Hospital error blamed for more infant overdoses Jul 13, 2008
Hospitals around the nation have made changes to the way they handle heparin, which is one of the most common additives to intravenous solutions. For example, at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, vials of heparin are no longer available in the neonatal intensive care unit. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Top 5 Green Products Not to Buy Jul 13, 2008
Sunday July 13, 2008 11:53 AM ET. " Problem is that OLED is so cutting edge that it's both pricey and unpredictable, cautions Havlik. The thin screens are fragile, with no guarantee that they'll hold up to regular consumer use. It doesn't help that the lone model on the market, Sony's tiny 11-inch XEL-1, costs an eye-popping $2,500, plus about $8 annually in electricity consumption. In comparison, a 42-inch Philips LCD TV costs about $1,300, plus $29 to run. Prices should come down in a few... (SmartMoney)
Do You Know What You're Putting on Your Skin? Jul 8, 2008
"We're seeing more interest in natural products that respect human life, animal life, and the environment we live in -- something our entire line supports. We do not test on animals or use harmful synthetic preservatives or additives such as sodium laurel sulfate or parabens. One must be on the lookout for greenwashing, where companies claim to be natural and /or safe for the environment, but use harmful synthetic ingredients.". These are the top bath and beauty trends of 2008. (Pekin Times, IL)
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)
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)
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)
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)
