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Politics of the Plate: A Cool, Refreshing Sip of Plastic
A new study shows that exposure to bisphenol A (a compound used in making hard plastic food containers) causes hormonal changes in mammals after birth, not just in the womb.
02.23.09
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- health + science,
- industry
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Politics of the Plate: Bad Times for BPA
Two new pieces of legislation would completely ban bisphenol A, the hard plastic used in bottles and food containers, because of safety concerns.
03.18.09
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Politics of the Plate: A Dirty Trick, and the Problem with Plastic
Concentrated animal feeding lots will be free to contaminate waterways, and a compound in plastic bottles might not be safe after all.
11.04.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- beef,
- organics market
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Politics of the Plate: A Formulaic Response from the FDA
While other countries were banning milk contaminated with melamine, the U.S. FDA was allowing that very chemical into our food supply.
10.07.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- labeling,
- seafood
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Politics of the Plate: An Organic Loophole, and an Outdated Recall
A proposed rule requires organic cows to graze outdoors, and the FDA covers up an oversight by backdating a recall on contaminated cookies.
10.27.08
- Keywords
- barry estabrook,
- politics of the plate,
- food policy,
- beef,
- organics market
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Politics of the Plate: Mr. McGuire was Dead Wrong...
A research team found that exposure to a chemical widely used in the manufacture of plastic bottles and food containers can alter genes in fetal mice.
08.06.07
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