In the news – Polyvinyl Alcohol
The weight of evidence: Why detergent-grade PVA is safe for people & the environment
Recently, we’ve seen folks in the go.msu.edu/cris-idea.
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GRAS Loophole?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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As people learn more about the potential for heavy…