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Greener Choices
February 2015
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CR Scientists Publish Paper on Soda Risks
As a follow-up to its 2014 article on the dangers of 4-MeI, a potential carcinogen in soft drinks, Consumer Reports scientists co-authored a paper in the journal PLOS One. The chemical 4-MeI is in some caramel colors, which give sodas their brown hue. The study includes an analysis of national soda consumption data, which shows that contrary to the arguments of some beverage makers, more than half of consumers (ages 16-44) drink at least a can or more on a typical day. This finding could have implications for California's Proposition 65 law, which requires any food or beverage sold in the state that exceeds established limits for 4-MeI to carry a health-warning label.
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GMO Labeling Bill Reintroduced in Congress
Earlier this month, Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Peter DeFazio reintroduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, which would require the labeling of GMO foods. The bill would also prohibit the "natural" label on foods containing genetically engineered ingredients. Over 100 non-profit organizations and businesses have endorsed the bill.
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New film explores antibiotic resistance
The growing flood of antibiotic resistant infections is a health crisis of global proportions. Find out how this happened and what we can do to turn the tide on February 20, when the documentary Resistance is released on iTunes, Amazon and other platforms such as Xbox Video and Google Play.
More info at resistancethefilm.com
 
 
San Diego: Make your voice heard for organic integrity
If you live in the San Diego area and are passionate about organic food, it's your opportunity to participate in making sure that our organic standards get even stronger! The next National Organic Standards Board meeting will be held in La Jolla on April 27-30. You'll have the opportunity to give a short public comment (we'll demystify the issues for you beforehand to make it easy to comment).
Interested? E-mail us: lab...@cr.consumer.org
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