A new report by Friends of the Earth, Tiny Ingredients, Big Risks [PDF], documents a tenfold increase in unregulated, unlabeled “nanofood” products on the American market since 2008. Not surprisingly, [ … ]
Tag: nanotechnology
Mmm, Toxic Nanoparticles!
When you bite into fresh produce, are you also biting into health-damaging silver particles? Apparently — I’m not even making this up — no one really knows. Some 1,000 foods currently on the market are nanotechnology based, and there’s no question that such contaminants can damage human health. Now new research points to methods that could help identify these toxic nanoparticles on our food, so we can know whether or not to (continue?) eating them. Great news, or disturbing wake-up call?
‘Killer Paper’ May be Next Generation of Food Packaging…but is it Safe?
We’ve talked about nanoparticles and food here before on EDB in nanoparticle pesticides. Now, these little babies may be making their way into food packaging.
Nanotech Based Pesticides
Coming your way, nanotech-based pesticides. Sounds cool. Could be both beneficial and dangerous. Must be developed and used responsibly. Learn about a bit about nanotechnology and its application to pesticides.
Female Babies in China Growing Breasts
Female babies in China are growing breasts, due to bovine growth hormones.
Food Crisis, Food Technology Issues and Updates
Here’s a look at a few interesting headlines as the world deals with the food crisis and debates on food technology. Food Aid Also Gives a Helping Hand to GMO [ … ]