China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
China's Fukushima Water Tests Reveal No Immediate Abnormalities, but Opposition to Discharge Remains
Following Japan's release of treated Fukushima water, China conducted independent tests detecting no immediate abnormalities in hazardous elements; however, China maintains its opposition to the discharge, demanding long-term safety verification and effective measures to ensure seafood quality.
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52% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
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44% Bias Score
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
HPAI Outbreak Hits Georgia Poultry Farm, Prompting State-Wide Response
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a commercial poultry producer in Elbert County, Georgia, impacting approximately 45,000 broiler breeders; this is the first such case in a commercial operation since 2022, prompting quarantines and halting poultry exhibitions and sales.
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from frozen Albert Heijn blueberries; twelve people fell ill, two hospitalized, leading to a recall and a compensation claim. The contamination likely stemmed from poor hygiene during packaging.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 Over Cancer Concerns
The FDA banned Red Dye No. 3 in food and drugs due to cancer links in lab rats, giving companies until January 2027 (food) and 2028 (drugs) to remove it from products like candy (13%), gum (16%), and baking decorations (26%), mirroring a California ban and following years of advocacy.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Leaving Eight Synthetic Dyes in US Food Supply
The FDA banned Red No. 3 from all food products, effective January 2027; however, eight synthetic dyes remain approved for use in the US despite links to several adverse health effects, including cancer and hyperactivity, and are present in over 90% of candies, fruit snacks, and drink mixes.
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60% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A from Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following a 2023 EFSA opinion citing health risks across all ages; the ban, years in the making, includes containers, bottles, and coatings, and may extend to other consumer products.
EU Bans Bisphenol A from Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following a 2023 EFSA opinion citing health risks across all ages; the ban, years in the making, includes containers, bottles, and coatings, and may extend to other consumer products.
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36% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
FDA Bans Red No. 3 Food Dye Despite Lack of Human Cancer Link
The U.S. FDA banned Red No. 3, a synthetic food dye, from its food supply by January 15, 2027, due to the Delaney Clause, which prohibits food additives shown to cause cancer in animals even without evidence of human harm; Canada, however, continues to permit its use within specific limits.
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36% Bias Score
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked to Albert Heijn Blueberries
Hundreds of people may have contracted hepatitis A from Albert Heijn frozen blueberries; twelve people fell ill and two were hospitalized, leading to a recall and at least one claim. The RIVM traced the source to likely poor hygiene during processing.
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36% Bias Score
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Drugs
The US Food and Drug Administration banned red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs on Wednesday, citing animal studies linking it to cancer and responding to a 2022 petition; manufacturers have until 2027-2028 to comply.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
FDA Revokes Red 3 Food Additive Authorization
The FDA revoked the authorization of Red 3, a food coloring linked to cancer in lab animals, forcing hundreds of food brands to remove it by January 2027, following a 2022 petition and a California ban in 2023.
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40% Bias Score