Farming Practices for Produce (Sort Of) Revealed at Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market is rolling out a new produce rating system to promote sustainable farming practices. How much does it really mean? You be the judge.
Whole Foods Market is rolling out a new produce rating system to promote sustainable farming practices. How much does it really mean? You be the judge.
If you’re a Whole Foods shopper who occasionally peruses the market’s free pamphlets and brochures, you might know a thing or two about the dangers of irradiated food–at least, that’s where I learned about it. We hear a lot of talk about harmful ingredients: dyes, preservatives, trans fats, and HFCS, for instance, but little is …
What is Irradiated Food and Why Should I Avoid It? Read More π
Irradiated spinach and lettuce are coming soon to a store near you! In the name of food safety, the Food and Drug Administration will now allow producers of fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce to irradiate their products to kill germs. Following in the wake of the recent E. coli and salmonella outbreaks from fresh produce, …
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