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FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
FDA Issues Non-Enforceable Lead Limits for Baby Food
The FDA issued non-enforceable guidelines limiting lead in most processed baby foods to 10 parts per billion and 20 ppb for root vegetables and dry cereals, prompting criticism for being insufficient and too late to prevent harm from prior exposure.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary maximum lead limits for various baby foods, aiming to reduce children's exposure by 20-30%, following a 2023-2024 incident where lead-tainted apple cinnamon puree sickened over 560 children; however, critics argue the limits are insufficient and don't cover all products.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary maximum lead limits for various baby foods, aiming to reduce children's exposure by 20-30%, following a 2023-2024 incident where lead-tainted apple cinnamon puree sickened over 560 children; however, critics argue the limits are insufficient and don't cover all products.
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32% Bias Score
498 Tons of Frozen Seafood Seized in Spain Due to Fraud and Health Violations
Spanish authorities seized 498 tons of frozen seafood due to fraud and health violations, involving 13 suspects and prompting three health alerts across Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands following a supermarket's report of potentially unsafe seafood being reintroduced into the market.
498 Tons of Frozen Seafood Seized in Spain Due to Fraud and Health Violations
Spanish authorities seized 498 tons of frozen seafood due to fraud and health violations, involving 13 suspects and prompting three health alerts across Spain, Germany, and the Netherlands following a supermarket's report of potentially unsafe seafood being reintroduced into the market.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Issues Class I Recall of Costco Eggs Over Salmonella Fears
Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at 25 Costco stores across five states due to potential salmonella contamination; the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, its highest risk level, although no illnesses have been reported.
FDA Issues Class I Recall of Costco Eggs Over Salmonella Fears
Handsome Brook Farms recalled 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at 25 Costco stores across five states due to potential salmonella contamination; the FDA upgraded the recall to Class I, its highest risk level, although no illnesses have been reported.
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52% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Packaging Due to Health Concerns
The European Commission banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials following a 2023 EFSA opinion deeming it a health risk, with an 18-month phase-out period for most products, except for limited exceptions where no alternative exists.
EU Bans Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Packaging Due to Health Concerns
The European Commission banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials following a 2023 EFSA opinion deeming it a health risk, with an 18-month phase-out period for most products, except for limited exceptions where no alternative exists.
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24% Bias Score
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Moms Across America Fights for Food Safety Reform
Moms Across America is pushing for food industry reform, citing concerns about GMOs, toxins like glyphosate found in vaccines, and their impact on children's health; they've garnered bipartisan support, including from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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64% Bias Score
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
FDA Sets Voluntary Lead Limits in Baby Food
The FDA issued voluntary limits on lead in baby foods like jarred fruits, vegetables, and cereals, aiming for a 20-30% reduction in children's exposure, but consumer advocates argue it doesn't go far enough and took too long to implement, excluding certain products and other heavy metals.
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44% Bias Score
Arsenic Poisoning from Christmas Cake Kills Three in Brazil
Three women died and several others were hospitalized in Torres, Brazil, after consuming an arsenic-laced Christmas cake at a family gathering on December 23, prompting a police investigation into whether the poisoning was intentional.
Arsenic Poisoning from Christmas Cake Kills Three in Brazil
Three women died and several others were hospitalized in Torres, Brazil, after consuming an arsenic-laced Christmas cake at a family gathering on December 23, prompting a police investigation into whether the poisoning was intentional.
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36% Bias Score
California's Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms, causing a state of emergency and at least 36 human cases; milk production dropped 9.2 percent in November, impacting national supply, while concerns rise over worker safety and the effectiveness of containment measures.
California's Avian Flu Outbreak: 659 Dairy Farms Infected, Milk Production Plummets
California's avian influenza outbreak has infected 659 dairy farms, causing a state of emergency and at least 36 human cases; milk production dropped 9.2 percent in November, impacting national supply, while concerns rise over worker safety and the effectiveness of containment measures.
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20% Bias Score
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
Mandatory Raw Milk Testing in Netherlands Raises Concerns
Starting January 2025, Dutch farmers selling raw milk must conduct monthly pathogen tests (\u20ac150-\u20ac175 each), prompted by health concerns (estimated 52,000 annual dairy-related illnesses linked to raw milk) and a lack of prior regulations, potentially impacting 200 farms selling directly to ...
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44% Bias Score
Canada's Food Safety System Fails: Recalled Milk Remains on Shelves
A listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value plant-based milks caused 20 illnesses and 3 deaths in Canada; despite a July recall, contaminated products remained on shelves weeks later due to systemic failures in the food safety system, revealing flaws in risk assessment and recall execution.
Canada's Food Safety System Fails: Recalled Milk Remains on Shelves
A listeria outbreak linked to Silk and Great Value plant-based milks caused 20 illnesses and 3 deaths in Canada; despite a July recall, contaminated products remained on shelves weeks later due to systemic failures in the food safety system, revealing flaws in risk assessment and recall execution.
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48% Bias Score
False Bovaer Claims Spark Dairy Boycott Despite Safety Approvals
False and misleading social media claims about the safety of Bovaer, a cattle feed additive reducing methane emissions by 30-45 percent, have reached millions, causing consumer boycotts despite international safety approvals and scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.
False Bovaer Claims Spark Dairy Boycott Despite Safety Approvals
False and misleading social media claims about the safety of Bovaer, a cattle feed additive reducing methane emissions by 30-45 percent, have reached millions, causing consumer boycotts despite international safety approvals and scientific evidence supporting its efficacy.
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16% Bias Score
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