HOUSE PASSES ANTI-GMO LABELING LAW

Reuters.com reports that the U.S. House of Representatives passed a hotly debated measure that blocks any mandatory labeling of foods made with genetically engineered crops, including pre-empting a state law set to take effect next year in Vermont.

To learn more visit http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/23/us-usa-gmo-labeling-idUSKCN0PX17920150723

CHICKEN NUGGETS RECALLED OVER CONTAMINATION FEARS???

NBC New York reported that Murry’s Inc., a Pennsylvania-based food company, is recalling more than 20,000 pounds of chicken nuggets nationwide due to possible staph contamination after its product tested positive for Staphylococcal enterotoxin, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.

To learn more go to http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Chicken-Nugget-Recall-Murrys-Bell-Evans-Gluten-Free-Health-Staph-Bacteria-315850321.html

SUPPLIER RECALLS 1.7 MILLION POUNDS OF FROZEN CHICKEN???

A Maine poultry company that sells products to several retailers including a popular grocery store chain in the tri-state and New England has recalled more than 1.7 million pounds of frozen chicken over concerns that they may be contaminated with salmonella.

To learn more visit http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Barber-Foods-Chicken-Recall-Million-Pound-Frozen-Products-Salmonella–314731311.html?_osource=SocialFlowFB_NYBrand

All Vegetarian Drive-Thru Coming Soon???

The Huffington Post reports that Amy’s Kitchen will be opening an all-vegetarian drive-thru in July.  The first restaurant will open in Rohnert Park, California, a city north of San Francisco.  Vegetarian diets have doubled over the past five years so hopefully this will be the first of many restaurants nationwide.

To learn more visit http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/18/amys-drive-thru-vegetarian-amys-kitchen_n_7612660.html

NJ Business Magazine Breaks News About Premier Plastic Products & More!

It can be read at:

http://njbmagazine.com/monthly_articles/premier-produces-ethically-religiously-compliant-plastics/

Great oraganization telling America the truth about chemicals

  We support this campaign wholeheartedly!

New research found that exposure to the petrochemical-derived compounds known as phthalates can play a significant role in affecting a woman’s sexual desire.

Phthalates (pronounced “thallets”) are found in plastics, pharmaceutical drugs, cosmetics, insecticides, and even baby care products.  They have been linked to asthma, birth defects, and cancer. Some medications are coated in a type of phthalate known as di-n-butyl-phthalate.  They recommend storing food in glass containers.  It’s why Premier Group International (www.pregrp.com) makes “safe” plastic food storage products.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/not-tonight-ive-had-too-many-toxins.html#ixzz3VEKe66uL

New Study Seems To Link BPA And Autism!!!

It has long been suspected that BPA is somehow linked to autism in children, but, until now, has not been documented.  Check out this article on organicconsumers.org to learn more.

https://www.organicconsumers.org/news/bpa-and-autism-study-rowan-rutgers-researchers-shows-link

 

Toxic Chemicals Found in Dollar Store Products???

Themindunleashed.org reported toxic chemicals being found in 81% of Dollar Store products.  Apparently the products tested contained chemicals linked to learning disabilities, cancer, and other serious illnesses.

http://themindunleashed.org/2015/03/81-percent-of-dollar-store-products-tested-contain-chemicals-linked-to-learning-disabilities-cancer-and-serious-illnesses.html

 

Beginning to wonder what the FDA does?

Did you know? Technically the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has never formally approved any genetically engineered crop as safe for human consumption. Biotech companies that produce GMOs are trusted to self-regulate and test their own products’ safety. Learn more: http://orgcns.org/1ALPoDq U.S. Food and Drug Administration ‪#‎GMOs