A popular skincare product is part of nationwide FDA recall.
First Aid Beauty has issued a recall for more than 2,700 jars of Ultra Repair Cream. It's sold across the country on the First Aid Beauty site and major retailers like Target, Ulta, Sephora and Amazon. Recall Details: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Issue: Potential contamination with harmful bacteria.…
Biden FDA moves to ban toxic Red Dye No. 3 in food
Chemical linked to cancer, memory problems in children
WASHINGTON – In a significant move to protect public health, the Biden Food and Drug Administration announced today it will ban the use of Red Dye No. 3 in food.
Pennsylvania cheese recalled due to listeria concerns
Keswick Creamery has issued a recall of a number of their cheeses due to Listeria monocytogenes concerns. While they’re manufactured and distributed in Pennsylvania, they’re also sold in retail stores in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
King Arthur Flour expands their June recall of Unbleached All-Puropse Flour
On June 21st of this year we wrote about how 6 lots of King Arthur Flour were being recalled due to “the potential presence of E. coli.” originating with ADM MIlling Co. Well, they’ve now expanded the scope of their recall efforts…
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Hidden food toxins causing behavioral issues
Could something as simple as artificial food coloring be altering our behavior and damaging our mental health? Some experts believe that’s exactly what’s happening. And it’s not just limited to artificial coloring.
Tonya Harris, the founder of Slightly Greener and a board…
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What Meat Labels Like ‘Organic’ and ‘Grass Fed’ Actually Mean – and Whether You Should Care
Over the last few years, you may have begun to notice more than a few extra labels on the packaged products you purchase at your favorite neighborhood grocer. Labels that identify the products as grass fed, natural, naturally raised, organic, pasture raised,…
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The Activated Charcoal food trend is pretty, but should you avoid it
The new fad sweeping the nation has individuals and restaurants adding activated charcoal to their foods. By no means has activated charcoal reached the “unicorn food” level, but it’s definitely growing in popularity. There are thousands of posts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter,…
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10 Things Every American Should Know About Toxins
Today, more and more Americans are becoming aware of just how dangerous toxic chemicals can be to our bodies. The extremely harmful toxic chemicals can be found in products ranging from toys our children play with, to the cosmetics we use on…
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Chemical Phthalates in Food Packaging Linked With Lower IQ in Kids
We all want our children to be as happy and healthy as possible, and as parents we go to great lengths to ensure that’s the case. Avoiding potentially harmful chemicals is just one of the ways families can protect their loved ones.…
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Foodborne-illness risk during the holidays can be cut down with simple precautions
As families across the world begin preparation for the family feasts they will be serving during the holidays, there’s one thing that is always a concern and could dampen the holiday spirit, food poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control “each…
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12 Household Toxins You Should Banish From Your Home
Over the last few years antibacterial soap has become all the rage, but serious concerns are now being raised over the chemicals used in some of the most popular antibacterial soap brands. In fact, by 2017 antibacterial soaps will be illegal in…
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