This story continues to get national coverage. If you have children, we suggest that you take a few moments and remove any potentially hazardous jewelery from their reach. Cadmium, like lead, negatively affects brain development if ingested. Chicago Tribune (1/12) reports, “Federal and state watchdogs opened a new front Monday in the campaign to … Read more
In a commentary appearing in The Atlantic (1/12), FDA senior advisor Michael Taylor discusses the agency’s food safety initiatives for the coming year. Taylor said the nation “is at an historic tipping point,” with Congress close to passing legislation that will “usher in a new era of food safety in this country.” Citing the … Read more
This issue has been getting some attention lately. If you are using any of these medications, you may want to consult your doctor. The New York Times (1/7, B3, Pollack) reports, “The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it would review the safety of…widely used anemia drugs sold by Amgen and Johnson & … Read more
In a story appearing on at least 143 news websites, the AP (1/11, Pritchard) reports that recent lab tests have shown “eye-popping levels” of cadmium in children’s jewelry. The metal, which has been linked to cancer and weakened kidneys, “is particularly dangerous for children, because growing bodies readily absorb substances, and cadmium accumulates in the … Read more
In an editorial, the Philadelphia Inquirer (1/6) praises Congress for “making a welcome push for higher food-testing standards,” citing bills by Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY). Noting recent problems with USDA food supplied to schools and “a recent report by the Government Accountability Office [that] questioned whether federal agencies are getting … Read more
The Chicago Tribune (1/3, Jenson) reported, “On New Year’s Day a new federal system aimed at protecting consumers from buying rebuilt wrecks took full effect, only 17 years after the law requiring it was enacted. The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System requires all states, insurance companies and junkyards to report vehicles that were stolen … Read more
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