Since we have a child with peanut allergies and a child with celiac disease we are avid label readers. If you are, too, you might have noticed an ingredient in many packaged foods (crackers, microwave popcorn, soups, etc.) called TBHQ, as well as one called BHT. And, like myself a few years ago, you may [...]

Posted on June 16th, 2010 by monica
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I read the disturbing news this morning that there have been toxic levels of lead detected in many popular brands of food and juice meant for consumption by children. The Oakland, California-based group called the Environmental Law Foundation conducted the testing and found levels of lead in many products that exceed the threshold of California’s [...]

Posted on June 15th, 2010 by monica
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