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• Emulsifier Food Additives Linked to Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer Risks: Study

  March 7, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links consumption of emulsifiers used in processed food to an increased risk of several types of cancer.

• FDA Bans Use of Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging Amid Rising Evidence of Health Risks

  February 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA indicates that PFAS chemicals have been removed from food packaging products in the U.S., due to growing concerns over the potential adverse health risks.

• Ultraprocessed Foods May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study

  August 9, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that consuming ultraprocessed foods, like fast food and snacks, can increase the rate of cognitive decline.

• McDonald’s Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Use of PFAS Chemicals in Wrappers

  April 13, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit accuses McDonald's of hiding the presence of toxic chemicals in its fast food wrappers, potentially exposing consumers to increased cancer risks and other ailments.

• Phthalates and Plasticizers “Abundant” in Fast Food: Study

  October 28, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that fast food often contains high levels of phthalates and plasticizers which could cause a number of health problems, including fertility issues.

• Study Finds Potentially Toxic PFAS Chemicals In Fast Food Packaging

  August 7, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals the common presence of PFAS chemicals in fast food wrappers.

• Hamburger Restaurant Chains Often Fail to Limit Antibiotics in Meat Served: Report

  October 22, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new report gives most fast food burger chains in the U.S. a failing grade for policies controlling the use of antibiotics in the meat they use.