Recently a peer-reviewed study appeared in Environmental Health Perspectives that suggested a significant drop in levels of bisphenol A when the study participants consumed a diet that avoided contact with BPA.
This study reflects what
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A group of food and public health organizations from around the world has created a central, online forum for sharing up-to-date information on the risks facing food supplies.
Last week marked the official launch of
In response to my recent blog, Drinking Raw Milk: It’s Not Worth the Risk, we received a number of questions. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from our readers, along with
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Highly caffeinated beverages were in the spotlight again this week with the publication of a paper in the journal Pediatrics Monday that reviewed studies in the scientific literature, as well as government and media reports
There are many reasons why some people are thinking about drinking raw milk these days. (Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful germs.) Some people want to eat less processed
An Australian court has fined a New South Wales man $53,000 for various food safety violations, including selling unpasteurized dairy products “deliberately mislabeled and camouflaged as cosmetic products” when he knew his customers would drink
These questions and answers are from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention information website on unpasteurized milk.
What is raw milk?
Raw milk is milk from cows, goats, sheep, or other animals that has
Recent recalls of raw-milk cheese have drawn increased attention to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule that requires cheese made from unpasteurized milk to age for a minimum of 60 days before sale.
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Interesting and thoughtful video on the pros and cons of raw milk consumption. It is worth a watch and then a visit to www.realrawmilkfacts.com:
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Last week the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food Safety Commission of Japan (JFSC) signed a memorandum of cooperation to strengthen risk assessment and data sharing between the two regulatory bodies.
The agreement
