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Some Talc Products Contain Asbestos: Study

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30, 2020 – Nearly 15% of talc-based cosmetic products analyzed in a recent study contained asbestos. “Many well-known brands use talc in body and facial powders that can be inhaled,” said Nneka Leiba, an EWG vice president. MONDAY, Nov. The analysis was published Nov. 25 in the journal Environmental Health Insights.

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Worst Food Safety Scandals of 2023

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Salmonella Outbreak from Poultry — The US A widespread Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated poultry affected thousands across multiple states this year. It also encouraged a citizen petition to make it illegal to sell poultry contaminated with any one of 31 strains of Salmonella. Coli Daycare Outbreak — Canada In September, an E.

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Recent Plant-Based Meat Recalls: Impossible Chicken Nuggets, Beyond Burgers and Others

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Related: Why Plant-Based Meat Brand Planterra Foods is Shutting Down Despite calling the situation “atypical,” this is not the first time the plant-based meat giant has issued a recall of its products. Although traditional meat continues to dominate over plant-based options, the market for meat alternatives is expected to reach $15.7

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6 Reasons Why Aluminum is The Perfect Material for Food Packaging

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Aluminum is a popular choice for food packaging because of its superior recyclability and unique properties for product brands over other materials like plastics and glass – it is endlessly recyclable compared to plastic and paper, while being lighter and studier than glass. High Degree of Barrier Protection. Lightweight.

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Abbott Baby Formula Plant Under Investigation by the DOJ

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Abbott, the maker of Similac and other popular baby formula brands, was forced to recall several powdered infant formulas and stop production after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found evidence of unsanitary conditions. Related: Baby Food Safety Act of 2021: Why Didn’t FDA Regulate Heavy Metals Sooner? Will Abbott Ever Recover?

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Recyclable vs. Reusable: Which Type of Food Packaging Will Dominate the Market?

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While some newer plastics are made from recycled food or plant materials, most are made from petroleum and contain polymers and other additives. Manufacturing packaging often pollutes the air with greenhouse gases, heavy metals and particulates and produces wastewater that contains potentially toxic contaminants.

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Flexible Food Packaging: Five Reasons To Choose Mono-PE-Based Laminates

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Many of the foods purchased by consumers today are contained in packaging made from materials such as paper, plastic, metal or glass. This packaging resists tampering while preserving the physical, chemical and biological properties of the food they contain. Barrier Protection from Oxygen, Water Vapor and Contaminants.