Chemical giants DuPont and Daikin had known about the dangers of certain chemicals used in food packaging since 2010 but hid them from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), The Guardian first reported. The chemicals, known as 6:2 fluorotelomer alcohol (FTOH), have been linked to several health problems, such as developmental problems, cancer and liver and neurological damage. Despite that, the … Continue reading Chemical giants hid dangers of “forever chemicals” in food packaging for more than a decade
Extracts from cinnamon and pomegranates show antimicrobial activities against food-poisoning bacteria
Foodborne illness is a major concern for the food industry and regulatory agencies around the world. The most common cause of foodborne illness, or food poisoning, is consuming spoiled foods or products contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), foodborne illness is a costly public health problem that, while preventable, … Continue reading Extracts from cinnamon and pomegranates show antimicrobial activities against food-poisoning bacteria
Investigating the antimicrobial potential of cinnamaldehyde and Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract for food preservation
In this study, a researcher at Pamukkale University in Turkey assessed the potential of antimicrobial films for use in active food packaging. His full report was published in the journal Food Science and Technology. For his experiment, the researchers packaged manti, a tortellini-like Turkish food, with antimicrobial films to extend its storage time at 4 C.Before inoculating manti … Continue reading Investigating the antimicrobial potential of cinnamaldehyde and Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract for food preservation
Compounds in plastic linked to declines in sperm quality, quantity
While most of us are aware of the dangers posed by pollution, we may not be aware that our very existence is being threatened in a very different way by plastics in the environment. Could the future of the human race be hanging in the balance? A recent study by researchers from the U.K.’s Nottingham University, published … Continue reading Compounds in plastic linked to declines in sperm quality, quantity
New study finds that a chemical in food packaging is damaging children’s teeth
Certain harmful chemicals might be lurking in your food packaging at this very moment without you even knowing. Long-term exposure to these chemicals could have detrimental effects on your overall health and well-being. In young children, this exposure may even lead to irreversible tooth enamel damage. Bisphenol A (BPA) and vinclozolin are two of these potentially toxic … Continue reading New study finds that a chemical in food packaging is damaging children’s teeth
All our bodies are filled with plastic
Experts estimate that at least 70 percent of all plastic is not recovered or recycled, and that more than eight million tons of it end up in our oceans each year. With over 150 million tons of plastic in the oceans right now, unless drastic steps are taken there will be more plastic than fish … Continue reading All our bodies are filled with plastic
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 