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Carl K. Winter, PhD
Toxicology
UC Davis
Extension Specialist and toxicology expert at the University of California-Davis.
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Health:
Pediatrics Group Calls for Change in Food Additive Regulation
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is calling for reforms in the way food additives are regulated in the United States....
Health
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Food:
Should I Be Worried About the Dirty Dozen?
On one hand, yes. Getting enough fruits and vegetables in our diet is one of the biggest concerns for Americans and Canadians....
Food
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Health:
Should I Be Concerned About Acrylamide in My Food?
Acrylamide forms naturally during high-temperature cooking of such things as french-fried potatoes. Businesses in Europe...
Health
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Food:
Is Mac and Cheese Safe?
Macaroni and cheese is one of America’s favorite foods. But is it safe? News articles have reported that boxed mac and...
Food
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Food:
4 Questions About Dairy Answered
If you have questions about dairy, Best Food Facts experts can help. They’ve tackled some of the most common dairy...
Food
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Food:
Furan Facts
Furan is a food chemical that is gaining attention. It is most notably found in coffee, but it has also been detected in...
Food
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Health:
What Are Parabens and Why Are They In My Food?
Parabens are in a wide variety of foods and other products that we use every day. But, what exactly are parabens and why...
Health
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On the Farm:
Is It OK to Eat Fruits and Veggies Sprayed with Pesticides?
Recently, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its annual Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™. The...
On the Farm
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Food:
6 Things You’ve Heard about Milk that are Wrong
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about milk. We’ve outlined six of the most prevalent that you might be hearing....
Food
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Food:
Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 and Pesticides Revisited
We rely on food experts who will give us solid science, which ultimately helps our readers sort through the gobs of information...
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Food:
Should You Be Concerned with Pesticides on Produce?
In all forms, fruits and vegetables are inherently nutritious, no matter whether eaten fresh, canned or frozen. In recent...
Food
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True or Not:
True or Not: Organic food is better for your health than non-organic food.
The Skinny For the average American consumer, the term “organic” has a positive connotation and the beneficial...
True or Not