Synthetic growth hormones rBGH and rBST are approved for use in cows by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) despite the fact that they’re bad for both cows and people.
Food dyes like Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Red 40, often used in children’s food, are made from chemicals derived from petroleum and have been linked to cancer.
The FDA-approved ingredient has also been linked to skin rashes, acne, loss of appetite, fatigue, memory loss, and nerve disorders.
Known as the yoga mat chemical, this bleaching agent and dough conditioner (that the FDA considers safe for food) makes bread dough light and strong, just as it does in yoga mats.
Yes, it’s the poison you’re thinking of, one of the World Health Organization's top 10 chemicals of public health concern, found at alarming rates in US drinking water, crops.
This chain is everywhere in the US, and with nearly 37,000 restaurants worldwide, it might surprise you that several countries—Bermuda, Iran, Macedonia, Yemen, Montenegro.
That glossy, fresh look of grocery store apples unfortunately comes from DPA, a mixture of chemicals that keep the fruit looking fresh.
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are the preservatives that keep food from going rancid, and can be found in everything from cereal.
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