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Mar 10, 2026
Azodicarbonamide: The Yoga Mat Chemical in Your Bread
Azodicarbonamide is a bread additive banned across Europe, Australia, and the UK — yet still legal in the US. Here's what the science says and why it matters.
Mar 9, 2026
BHA: The Preservative the FDA Is Finally Reviewing
BHA has been listed as a probable carcinogen since 1991 and banned from general food use in the EU. The FDA issued a safety review request in February 2026 — 35 years later.
Mar 9, 2026
Potassium Bromate: The Bread Additive Banned in 40 Countries
Potassium bromate has been banned in the EU, UK, Canada, India, and 40+ other countries since the 1990s. The FDA approved it in 1941 and hasn't formally reviewed it since 1973.
Mar 9, 2026
Red 40, Yellow 5, and the Dyes the FDA Is Phasing Out
The FDA is phasing out 6 petroleum-based dyes that color everything from cereals to sports drinks. Here's what they are, why they're leaving, and what's replacing them.
Mar 9, 2026
The GRAS Loophole: How Food Chemicals Skip FDA Review
Since 2000, nearly 99% of new food chemicals entered the American food supply without FDA safety review. The FDA is finally proposing to close the loophole.
Mar 9, 2026
Titanium Dioxide: The White Colorant Banned in Europe
The EU banned titanium dioxide from food in 2022 over DNA damage concerns. The FDA still allows it in candy, gum, and frosting — but that's starting to change.
Mar 9, 2026
Ultra-Processed Foods: The 55% Problem Hiding in Your Kitchen
More than half of American calories come from factory-engineered foods linked to heart disease, obesity, and premature death. New research reveals the scale of the problem.
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