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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Pesticides pose some inherent risk
The use of pesticides comes with inherent risk, as their main function is to control or kill pests who pose a danger to crops, humans or other living things. There is no such thing as a “safe” pesticide. Even a … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Health
Tagged carbamates, organophosphates, pesticide residue, pesticides, pyrethroids, SoyMagic, SoyWorld USA
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The history of pesticides
Pesticides have been used for thousands of years. The types of substances have changed dramatically through the years. Inorganic substances such as sulfur, arsenic, and lead were used prior to World War II. Synthetic compound development prospered after WWII and … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Health
Tagged biopesticides, carbamates, DDT, diazinon, EPA, organochlorine, organophosphates, pesticides, pyrethrins, pyrethroids, SoyMagic, SoyWorld USA
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Revisiting the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides
The Environmental Working Group earlier this summer released an updated version of its popular “Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce” with information on 53 popular fruits and vegetables. Analysis included 51,000 tests for pesticides on these foods, conducted from 2000 … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged apples, Clean 15, Dirty Dozen, Environmental Working Group, pesticides, SoyMagic, SoyWorld USA
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Tainted strawberries and more food safety tips
On the heels of the third largest meat recall in U.S. history last week because of salmonella, fresh strawberries sold at farm stands and farmer markets in Oregon has sickened several people with E. coli. With all the news lately … Continue reading
Posted in Health
Tagged bacteria, E.coli, food safety, foodborne illness, fresh produce, pesticides, soyfresh fruit and vegetable wash, SoyWorld USA, strawberries
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Ground turkey recall and food safety tips
A drug-resistant strain of Salmonella from ground turkey has prompted a recall this week of 36 million pounds of products from meat processing giant Cargill. The recalled turkey was distributed nationwide since March 1, has killed one person, and sickened … Continue reading
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Tagged Cargill, food safety, ground turkey recall, salmonella, SoyMagic, SoyWorld USA
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Are makeup primers necessary?
Makeup primers are gaining popularity in skin care, but with so many brands at various prices, is it really worth the extra money? Companies promote primers as providing a layer between skin and foundation to create an even surface when … Continue reading
Posted in Beauty & Wellness
Tagged antioxidants, makeup primer, parabens, primer, soy based moisturizer, SoyMagic, SoyWorld USA, synthetic chemicals
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