A study assessed the level of exposure to pesticides using wristbands worn by farmers and citizens living close to fields. A total of 173 different pesticides/metabolites were detected on the wristbands. Many of these pesticides should have been banned long ago. The study confirms that pesticides are widespread in our environment and that farmers and people living near fields are particularly exposed.
Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development and Lead, ACS Green Chemistry Institute, will present on TSCA’s Next Chapter for ACS Webinars on August 12, 2026. Ryan N. Schmit, Of Counsel, B&C, presented “Importing/Exporting 101” during the pre-conference regulatory workshop. Breanne J. Kincaid has joined B & C and The Acta Group as Assistant Toxicologist and Regulatory Scientist.
There is a food-borne outbreak of Cyclospora in the US. Thomas Gremillion and Frank Yiannas, who worked in food safety for Disney, Walmart and the FDA, are warning about the problem. They argue that the government should do more to prevent outbreaks.
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is providing daily coverage of the bench trial for National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors v. Feldon. The case considers the constitutionality of Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. Highlights from the first two days of the trial are listed below.
Supreme Court's recent decision in Monsanto v. Durnell has reignited the debate over the safety of the weedkiller Roundup. Steven Novella, a Yale neurologist and contributor to Science-Based Medicine, wrote an article titled "Glyphosate remains controversial". He is trying to present an impartial overview of this fraught and highly controversial question, but his reading of the literature appears spotty.
There are 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in 34 states as of July 13. There are 5,000 more cases under investigation. The culprit is thought to be lettuce or salad greens, but other produce has not been ruled out. The CDC's Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, was scaled back last summer. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends the cuts.
The Organic World operates 30 stores across Bengaluru and Hyderabad and plans to double its footprint while deepening its presence in both markets. The Organic World's 'Worry Free Groceries' philosophy is reflected in its 'Not In Our Aisle' philosophy, which curates products free from ingredients consumers want to avoid.
Phenylpthalate substances (PFAS) are accumulating in water, soil, and even in human bloodstreams. The EPA has established the first national drinking water standards for certain PFAS compounds and issued updated interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS-containing materials in April 2026. European regulators have moved more aggressively to regulate PFAS.
Tomato prices increased by one-fifth from June 2025 to June 2026. Lettuce prices jumped by 32%, while prices for all fresh vegetables increased about 10%. Fresh fruit saw smaller hikes, with apples up 7%, citrus fruit prices rising 6%. Extreme weather, worker shortages, rising labor costs, high energy and shipping prices, and fallout from the Trump administration’s trade policies are to blame. Iran war has resulted in a spike in fuel prices, which trickles down through the economy.
Bryan, a food broker from Michigan, has cyclosporiasis, an explosive diarrhea illness infecting people across the country. There are more than 5,000 confirmed cases since May 1st and at least 5,100 additional cases that require further analysis. Taco Bell voluntarily recalled lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole at some of its locations.
A study assessed the level of exposure to pesticides using wristbands worn by farmers and citizens living close to fields. A total of 173 different pesticides/metabolites were detected on the wristbands. Many of these pesticides should have been banned long ago. The study confirms that pesticides are widespread in our environment and that farmers and people living near fields are particularly exposed.
Richard E. Engler, Ph.D. and Adelina Voutchkova, Director of Sustainable Development and Lead, ACS Green Chemistry Institute, will present on TSCA’s Next Chapter for ACS Webinars on August 12, 2026. Ryan N. Schmit, Of Counsel, B&C, presented “Importing/Exporting 101” during the pre-conference regulatory workshop. Breanne J. Kincaid has joined B & C and The Acta Group as Assistant Toxicologist and Regulatory Scientist.
There is a food-borne outbreak of Cyclospora in the US. Thomas Gremillion and Frank Yiannas, who worked in food safety for Disney, Walmart and the FDA, are warning about the problem. They argue that the government should do more to prevent outbreaks.
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. is providing daily coverage of the bench trial for National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors v. Feldon. The case considers the constitutionality of Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act. Highlights from the first two days of the trial are listed below.
Supreme Court's recent decision in Monsanto v. Durnell has reignited the debate over the safety of the weedkiller Roundup. Steven Novella, a Yale neurologist and contributor to Science-Based Medicine, wrote an article titled "Glyphosate remains controversial". He is trying to present an impartial overview of this fraught and highly controversial question, but his reading of the literature appears spotty.
There are 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in 34 states as of July 13. There are 5,000 more cases under investigation. The culprit is thought to be lettuce or salad greens, but other produce has not been ruled out. The CDC's Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, known as FoodNet, was scaled back last summer. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends the cuts.
The Organic World operates 30 stores across Bengaluru and Hyderabad and plans to double its footprint while deepening its presence in both markets. The Organic World's 'Worry Free Groceries' philosophy is reflected in its 'Not In Our Aisle' philosophy, which curates products free from ingredients consumers want to avoid.
Phenylpthalate substances (PFAS) are accumulating in water, soil, and even in human bloodstreams. The EPA has established the first national drinking water standards for certain PFAS compounds and issued updated interim guidance on the destruction and disposal of PFAS-containing materials in April 2026. European regulators have moved more aggressively to regulate PFAS.
Tomato prices increased by one-fifth from June 2025 to June 2026. Lettuce prices jumped by 32%, while prices for all fresh vegetables increased about 10%. Fresh fruit saw smaller hikes, with apples up 7%, citrus fruit prices rising 6%. Extreme weather, worker shortages, rising labor costs, high energy and shipping prices, and fallout from the Trump administration’s trade policies are to blame. Iran war has resulted in a spike in fuel prices, which trickles down through the economy.
Bryan, a food broker from Michigan, has cyclosporiasis, an explosive diarrhea illness infecting people across the country. There are more than 5,000 confirmed cases since May 1st and at least 5,100 additional cases that require further analysis. Taco Bell voluntarily recalled lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole at some of its locations.