I first heard of Renee Dufault through Mother Jones print magazine back in June. In their "Children of the Corn" article, they named her as the researcher who first uncovered mercury in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Even before this news came out, you may have already cut the HFCS from your family's diet. But manufacturers are sneaky. There is the corn sweetener in things you wouldn't even suspect: ketchup, yogurt, salad dressing. Actually, condiments are the biggest culprits when it comes ... continue reading...
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CPSC Fines Mattel Record $2.3M Over Lead-Laden Toys
Between September 2006 and August 2007, Mattel imported almost 900,000 toys that violated rules on lead levels. Their subsidary Fisher-Price imported as many as 1.1 million. Now the corporation is paying the price. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commision, the $2.3 million fine is the highest levied against a toy company. Thomas Moore, the acting commision chair, said, This penalty should serve notice to toymakers that CPSC is committed to the safety of children, to reducing their ... continue reading...
Transport Canada Buckles Under Pressure: Agrees to Release Car Seat Test Results
In a sudden reversal, Transport Canada announced on Tuesday that it would release the results of hundreds of tests on child car seats conducted since 2003. Prior to Tuesday, they were refusing to publicly release the six years' worth of tests -- paid for with the public dollar -- because "there may be a potential for unfair material damage to the private sector without cause." On Monday, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported on this issue. They learned that these tests were similar ... continue reading...
Bonnie Plants
As a family we are always looking for ways to cut down on our grocery bills. We like to cook with fresh herbs and use a lot of them, which starts to add up! So for at least half of the year we grow our own herbs on our windowsill. When you grow your own produce it tastes fresher, minimizes pesticide exposure, you don't have to worry about recalls on tainted produce and you can have fun doing it as a family! Although, sometimes I have bad luck with growing certain herbs from seedlings which is ... continue reading...
Maranatha Nut Butters & Yoga Prize Package Give Away
Comments are now closed. Thank you to all who entered. Heather Dunham recently wrote in praise of Maranatha Nut Butters... our family agrees that these fabulous spreads are worthy of praise, and we are pleased to offer a GIVE AWAY from MaraNatha (pronounced "mare-uh-Nah-thuh"). I'm thrilled that not only are these nut butters produced in the United States and are in NO WAY related to any peanut butter recalls from PCA, but also that the MaraNatha Nut Butter Company facility is right here in ... continue reading...
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