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GRAS Loophole?

April 7, 2025 - Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective (GRASE) In The News News Regulation Trending

Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services leadership has suggested that the GRAS process needs to be changed. In this post, we provide context to help you better understand what GRAS is and isn't. Top Takeaways: GRAS stands for Generally Recognized…

In the news – Toxic cookies?

March 17, 2025 - In The News News Risk Perception Science Vs. Sensation

We’ve seen concerns about the safety of Girl Scouts cookies making the rounds in the news. In this post, we explore the claims around toxic cookies.

Preservative tBHQ

March 10, 2025 - In The News Ingredient Safety News Preservatives Product Ingredients Risk Science Vs. Sensation Tert-butylhydroquinone (tBHQ)

New research in part funded by CRIS, now live in Frontiers Immunology, discusses the preservative ingredient tBHQ. In this post, we look at tBHQ and its impact on immune systems.

In the news – Nanoplastics

February 17, 2025 - In The News

A recent study discussing nanoplastic accumulation in the body is making headlines. In this post, we look at the headlines and provide clarity. Top Takeaways: Nanoplastics found in human organs highlight the need for further study to determine if there are adverse…

Pectin

Elisabeth Anderson

September 9, 2024 - In The News

Ever wonder how jam, jelly, and other sweets get their thick texture? In this blog post, we explore pectin. What is pectin? Pectin is a naturally occurring substance found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables. Some fruits are naturally richer in pectin…

Pesticide Residue Safety

Elisabeth Anderson

August 19, 2024 - In The News

Are pesticide residues dangerous? In this post, we look at pesticide residue safety. What are pesticides? A pesticide is a broad term used to describe natural and synthetic chemicals (remember, everything is a 2). Additionally, we do not have the agricultural capacity to feed the…

In The News – Metals in Tampons

Elisabeth Anderson, Norbert Kaminski, Joe Zagorski

July 28, 2024 - In The News

A new study on metal and metalloid contaminants found in tampons has made headlines. In this post, we look at the metals and metalloids in tampons. What do the headlines say about metals and metalloids in tampons? Arsenic, lead and other toxic…

In the News – Spicy Food Safety

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

June 24, 2024 - In The News

A recent headline and recall on spicy noodles has folks wondering, can a food contain too much capsaicin? In this post, we review the spicy food ingredient capsaicin. Why were the spicy noodles recalled? The Danish regulatory agency overseeing food safety issued a study…

In the news – Heavy Metals in Spices

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 11, 2024 - In The News

Cinnamon and other spices are making headlines due to heavy metal contamination. In this post, we discuss heavy metals found in spices and how you can avoid them. What are spices? recall of ground cinnamon and 1,3). As people learn more about the potential for heavy…

In the news – Titanium Dioxide & Regulatory Agencies

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Norbert Kaminski

June 12, 2023 - In The News

We've written about titanium dioxide and California making headlines. In this post, we look at why many researchers and regulatory agencies agree titanium dioxide is safe. What is titanium dioxide? What does titanium dioxide do? Titanium dioxide is a white, powdery substance that…