Jesse Gabriel is a California state assemblyman who has introduced several bills aimed at reducing the health harms of ultra-processed food. Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Sarah's interests include ultra- processed foods, smoke-free tobacco and wellness trends like perimenopause products and peptides.
Marion Nestle, 89, is a nutritionist and food policy expert. She has a new book coming out in September and is preparing to appear at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 30. She lives in a landmarked apartment on the 12th floor of NoHo on the edge of Greenwich Village in a building built in 1931. She grew a lot of plants in her terrace garden in the middle of Manhattan.
Two botulism outbreaks in seven months have been linked to ByHeart and Nara Organics powdered infant formula. The FDA put out a warning letter to the industry three years ago. In August 2013, New Zealand’s dairy giant Fonterra initiated a massive global recall after tests incorrectly indicated the presence of Clostridium botulinum in whey protein concentrate.
Kratom advocates fought a successful campaign against a proposed DEA ban a decade ago. Now they are calling for a ban on products containing 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), an extract with opioid-like effects. 7-OH is sold in gummies, capsules, and shots with brand names Magic 7OH, 7 O’Heaven, and Pure OHMS. RFK Jr. and Department of Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin have ties to a kratom lobbyist behind a notorious kratom drinks company.
PFAS "forever chemicals" were found in a stream in North Potomac, Maryland. The drinking water is safe, but people should avoid any contact with the creek. The county will hold a community meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at DuFief Elementary School.
By 2050, global demand for food is expected to increase by 50 percent from 2010 levels. John Verboncoeur is chair of the smart-food program at Michigan State University's SmartAg Initiative. He helped develop an aeroponics system for NASA for the International Space Station in 1985.
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of its Powdered Infant Formula out of an "abundance of caution" after three infants were hospitalized in California, Washington and Pennsylvania with infant botulism. The formula is distributed nationally through Target stores and the Nara.com website. The three product lots consumed by the hospitalized infants are 709125280E14F2, 709125288E14 F2, and 708125174E 14F2.
Opening a farm stand requires a lot of knowledge. Cottage food laws protect people from selling things that can potentially become hazards. The most commonly permitted cottage food items include: Breads, cookies, cakes, brownies, muffins, and fruit pies without cream, custard, or meat fillings. Dry goods: Granola, roasted nuts, dried fruits, dry tea blends, roasted coffee beans, popcorn, and dry baking mixes. Raw or processed honey is explicitly allowed in most states.
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is due to take effect at the end of the year. Small-scale farmers who produce 90% of Thailand’s natural rubber supply are under pressure to comply with the new law. Private intermediary firms are helping farmers comply through bespoke tech-based traceability platforms.
A baby formula brand has recalled its products after three babies were hospitalized for infant botulism. Nara Organics is recalling all infant formula products as a precaution. Customers who purchased products from Nara's website in May and June will get an automatic refund, and others can get a refund on unopened cans.