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FDA Evaluates BHA Preservative in Crackdown on Chemical Additives in the US Food Supply
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | March 5, 2026
The BHA preservative has been listed as “Generally Recognized as Safe” or GRAS since 1958. Despite the chemical preservative being questioned twenty years later, it still persists in both food and cosmetic applications in the county’s food supply. As part… read more
Food Waste Generates Quite a Bit of Methane in Landfills. What Can You Do to Help?
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 25, 2026
Food waste is a fairly big problem in the United States. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), a significant amount of our food supply goes to waste. But that isn’t the end of the story. In addition… read more
FDA Makes Move to Tighten Gluten Disclosure Rules for Packaged Foods
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 24, 2026
Gluten disclosure rules exist to help consumers make more informed choices. Current rules include things like how much “unavoidable” gluten is allowed in gluten-free labeled foods as well as specific labeling requirements. But things might get a bit more strict…. read more
FDA Updates “No Artificial Colors” Claim and Adds Two New Natural Source Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | February 12, 2026
You will likely begin seeing a “no artificial colors” claim on food product packaging soon. A recent US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) change allows food producers to make these “claims.” But what do they really mean? On that note,… read more
Florida Health Finds Arsenic in Nerds Candy and Other Favorites in “Exposing Food Toxins” Study
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | January 28, 2026
Did you know there is arsenic in Nerds candy? I didn’t. Apparently those tiny, crunchy bursts of flavor pack more than a sweet and tangy punch. They contain arsenic. Enough arsenic that a bit over a handful puts you over… read more
New HHS Dietary Guidelines Published This Month
Food Policy,Our Blog | January 20, 2026
New HHS Dietary Guidelines have been published this month, with a whole new take on “Dietary Guidelines for Americans.” Presented by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)… read more
California Governor Issues State Executive Order Against Ultra-Processed Food in Schools
Food Policy,Our Blog | December 31, 2025
A recent California state executive order has impacted the availability of ultra-processed food in schools. This state has been inarguably ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting children and the residents of their state from harmful chemicals in… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog,Salmonella | May 28, 2025
A recent announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to nix a regulatory update to prevent Salmonella in poultry is shocking. Why would the organization back-burner this project after being years-in-the-making? Feds say that the document needs more… read more
Make Food Colorful Again! FDA Announces Approved Food Colors to Replaced Banned Synthetic Dyes
Food Policy,Our Blog | May 27, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that they have given the green light for three approved food colors to replace banned synthetic petroleum-based dyes. This a few weeks after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)… read more