The Food and Drug Administration in the United States lays out requirements for what can be labeled “honey.” Independent tests, however, have found that as much as 75 percent of honey in the United States does not meet FDA requirements and could potentially be dangerous. Independently testing honey The Food and Drug administration requirements for [...]
On Sept. 24, the Autumn Harvest Festival and Roadkill Cook-off begins in Marlinton, W.Va., where adventurous patrons can dine on critters culled from the highway. It’s one of many food festivals that could be seen as slightly off-kilter. Biscuits with squirrel gravy and possum stew The town of Marlinton, W.Va., swells with people during the [...]
High-end ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s announced recently that it was releasing the new flavor “Schweddy Balls,” named after a “Saturday Night Live” skit. Concerned parents are protesting the flavor for its lascivious name. Group of parents not laughing Ben & Jerry’s, the company known for eccentric but delicious ice cream flavors, has created [...]
Dr. Mehmet Oz, or “Dr. Oz” as he’s been called since he was made famous by the Oprah Winfrey show, has set off a small brouhaha with the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA is protesting a “Dr. Oz” show segment that purports arsenic levels are too high in apple juice. Television doctor not the [...]
Medical billing errors are a reality of the United States medical industry that cost about $68 billion per year. If you have recently received or will be receiving medical bills, knowing how to spot these errors can save you thousands of dollars. Know your health insurance deductible Health insurance is incredibly complicated for most people. [...]
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In the United States, the EPA and FDA regulate the level of arsenic in water. Some researchers, however, have found that as little as one cup of cooked rice can expose a person to higher-than-safe levels of arsenic. Study of arsenic in food Scientists in the United States were originally hoping to study the exposure [...]
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