People exposed to weedkiller chemical have cancer biomarkers in urine – study Study measured glyphosate in urine and found high levels associated with signs of oxidative stress The Guardian - US · Jan 20, 2023
Europe in midst of worst ever bird flu outbreak, authorities warn Europe is enduring the most devastating bird flu season in its history, with some 50 million birds slaughtered on affected farms, European health authorities say. Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2022
Worst ever bird flu crisis in Europe raises risks for next season - EFSA Europe has experienced its worst bird flu crisis ever this year with nearly 50 million poultry culled, and the persistence of the virus over the summer has raised the risk of widespread infections next season, the EU's Food Safety Agency (EFSA) said. Reuters · Oct 3, 2022
Skittles ‘unfit for human consumption,’ California lawsuit claims Skittles, the colorful, fruit-flavored candy, are coming under fire after a lawsuit filed in Northern California says people are tasting more than the rainbow. Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2022
Food additive or carcinogen? The growing list of chemicals banned by EU but used in US The EU is banning food whitener titanium dioxide. It is the latest example of a chemical deemed unsafe in Europe that’s still used in the US The Guardian - US · Jun 23, 2022
European fruit with traces of most toxic pesticides ‘up 53% in nine years’ Analysis of nearly 100,000 samples found residues in a third of apples and half of blackberries The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022
Lab-grown meat firms say post-Brexit UK could be at forefront Technology, touted as low-carbon, faces long regulation process in EU but industry hopes UK will expedite approval The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022