FLR 034: On Frankenfoods, Hormone Imposters, Popcorn Lung, and FDA Embarrassments

2018-12-30

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none This is another news show relating stories that appeared in 2018. After podcasting for 2 1/2 years, I finally get around to addressing Genetically Modified Organisms in our food supply and what our federal government is doing about them. Then, I explore some stories about little known toxins in processed foods and why the Food & Drug Administration changed its mind about the safety of some of the common flavorings used in beverages, ice creams, candy, and baked goods. Don't touch that processed food until you listen to this show!!! Show Notes: To Cont...

INGREDIENTS OF THE DAY: none

This is another news show relating stories that appeared in 2018. After podcasting for 2 1/2 years, I finally get around to addressing Genetically Modified Organisms in our food supply and what our federal government is doing about them. Then, I explore some stories about little known toxins in processed foods and why the Food & Drug Administration changed its mind about the safety of some of the common flavorings used in beverages, ice creams, candy, and baked goods. Don't touch that processed food until you listen to this show!!!

Show Notes:

To Contact Show: foodlabelsrevealed@gmail.com

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References:

Lexology Website, “USDA Proposes National Bio-engineered Food Labeling Disclosure Rules”

https://tinyurl.com/y7xzonpw

D. Supra Website, “USDA Publishes Final Rule Establishing GMO Disclosure Requirements”

https://tinyurl.com/y8hhpxeg

Federal Register, “National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard”

https://federalregister.gov/d/2018-27283

Healthline.com, “Why Dining Out Can Increase Your Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals”

https://tinyurl.com/y9rsr2x4

National Institutes of Health, “Endocrine Disrupters”

https://tinyurl.com/y7aflq9n

Science Daily, “Butter flavoring ingredient in microwave popcorn, thought safe for food industry workers, is a respiratory hazard.”