Hooray for Eden Foods! They've made a move away from BPA lined cans to glass jars at the request of their consumers. They remedied the problem of light exposure causing discoloration and off-flavor through chemical change in the food by using amber glass. And while the lids of the jars still … [Read more...]
I just finished reading Slow Death by Rubber Duck, the story two concerned men hoping to shed light on everyday toxic chemical exposure by experimenting on themselves. They focus on a new kind of pollution. We're not looking for external evidence in factory smoke stacks and slimy rivers; we're … [Read more...]
Many Americans have come to the point where they agree that bisphenol-a (BPA) is probably something worth avoiding in food containers. It's no longer a leap of faith when current research keeps churning out evidence of gender-bending effects, such as increased aggression in toddler girls after … [Read more...]
Wow. I've been immersed in the world of environmental toxin hazards for years, but The Disappearing Male documentary was shocking. It has a Doomsday feel to be sure, but the dramatic increases in genital deformities, low sperm count, sperm abnormalities and testicular cancer in males can no … [Read more...]
Beware the upcoming marketing campaign depicting a desperately concerned pregnant mommy warning you about the impending disappearance of canned foods. Save BPA - it's not that harmful! What about the moms who don't have time to grow their own food and prepare it without the help of cans lined … [Read more...]
The scientific journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, just published the shocking results of a new study done by Harvard University and Centers for Disease Control Prevention. The levels of bisphenol-a in the urine of 77 Harvard increased by two-thirds after they drank cold liquids from BPA … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported yesterday that leaders from the House of Representatives and the Senate announced legislation to establish a federal ban on bisphenol-a in all food and beverage containers intended for use with children under 3 years old. The move came on the heels of two … [Read more...]
