Protecting Ourselves From The Hidden Dangers In Our Food
Introduction First, our personal care products, now our food. The recent recalls of Goldfish Crackers and Trader Joe’s salad mix for salmonella contamination is enough for the consumer to wonder if anything is safe to purchase. Can consumers trust any manufacturer to produce a safe product? The danger is not limited to items in local […]
What The FDA Has Been Hiding: The Effects of Food Additives
Introduction Both the University of Washington and the American Academy of Pediatrics are speaking out against food additives in a bid to encourage the FDA to reevaluate the effects of such additives on children. Many of these additives are included in processed foods to ensure the longevity of the product and alter the appearance of meals to […]
Consumer Protection From The Unknown
Introduction The recent series of court judgments in favor of families of victims who died after using talcum powder products is a signal for changes that are needed in product regulation mandates and timely alerts to unsafe consumer products. Customers are responsible for protecting themselves from the dangers lurking in the products we buy. They should […]