CSPI Urges FDA To Ban Cancer-Causing 'Caramel' Color in Coke, Pepsi
"An ingredient used in Coca-Cola and Pepsi is a cancer risk and should be banned, an influential lobby group has claimed."
Source: London Daily Mail, 02/17/2011
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"CPSC Delays Key Part of Anti-Lead Law"
"The government has again delayed independent safety tests required for many toys, youth all-terrain vehicles and other children's products as part of a 2008 anti-lead law -- a move meant to help small businesses burdened by the law."
Source: AP, 02/03/2011
"Food Makers Devise Own Label Plan"
"Starting in the next few months, the front of many food packages will prominently display important nutrition information, including calorie, fat and sugar content. The industrywide program was announced Monday by food makers and grocers."
Source: NY Times, 01/25/2011
"Goodbye, Phosphates"
"Struggling automatic dishwasher detergent manufacturers turn to chemical industry for help with phosphate-free formulas."
Source: Chemical & Engineering News, 01/24/2011
Tests Find High Levels of Lead in Some Reusable Bags
"Twenty-one reusable bags sold as alternatives to disposable plastic or paper bags had dangerous levels of lead, according to new test results provided to USA TODAY."
Source: USA TODAY, 01/24/2011
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