There is new evidence that high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may be a culprit in what is known as Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD), or the disappearance of honeybees. Colony Collapse [ … ]
Ew! Half of Fast Food Workers Don’t Wash Hands
We know you eat better than stopping at every fast food joint on the road. Good thing, too. Because an FDA official claims that over half of fast food employees [ … ]
Meat Eaters Get Dose of Fire Retardants With Their Grub
People are exposed to the fire retardants PBDEs from their furniture, electronics, and most plastic-containing household products. But now, a new study shows that we’re getting them in our food, [ … ]
Got Allergies? Try Some GM Rice!
Have seasonal allergies? Just warm up some genetically modified rice for relief! Researchers at Japan’s National Institute for Agrobiological Sciences in Tsukubahope that you think this solution sounds simply delicious. [ … ]
Wonky Veggies Welcomed Back Into the EU
A 20-year rule regulating the shape of produce is now being lifted in the European Union. Now, shoppers can find the hilarity in two-legged carrots and twisty cucumbers. 36 vegetables [ … ]
Cheerios Are a Drug, Man
In one more laughable act, the FDA recently sent a warning letter to popular cereal maker General Mills to discuss the drug they manufacture. You know, that donut-shaped drug you [ … ]
State Officials to West Virginians: “Mercury is A-OK!”
West Virginians eat less fish than them thar other parts of the country, so it’s just fine that that state’s mercury allowance is almost twice that of the federal level. [ … ]
Save My Chickens: Take Action Against NAIS
I’m sitting in my backyard, surrounded by chickens and children. A couple of dogs periodically pester both species of livestock. (Yes, I did just call my child flock “livestock.”) I’m [ … ]