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View ArticleCall to Action on Carrageenan
Let your voice be heard and post comments to the Federal Register supporting the USDA’s proposed rule on carrageenan. Learn how you can contribute.
View ArticleSeaweed Farming: Bringing Sustainability to Coastal Environments and Communities
Coastal communities in developing countries face numerous challenges. Rising populations continue to put more pressure on coastal ecosystems, leading to decreased fish stocks, habitat destruction and...
View ArticleLet’s Be Clear On Carrageenan
Take a deep dive into the scientific papers and articles on carrageenan and you’ll find the key issues that add clarity to the discussion – but it takes a deeper dive and an open mind to get to the...
View ArticleUSDA Lets the Science Speak to Dictate Regulatory Direction
It is easy for public health officials to err on the side of caution. Look no further than the European Union to find examples of application for the “Precautionary Principle”. With all due respect to...
View ArticlePublic Health Defenders Side with Science and Support Carrageenan
The United States supports one of the safest food supplies in the World. I would state “the safest”, but it’s hard to prove. What is easy to prove is the rigor of regulatory review in the United States...
View ArticleMisinterpreted Science Used Against Carrageenan
Contrary to what you may hear from certain "sources" on the web, the USDA’s decision on carrageenan came after thoroughly considering all of the available science.
View ArticleFoodDive Article Debunks Carrageenan Criticism
On July 14, the food news website FoodDive published an article, “Fear Mongering Continues with Carrageenan,” which was authored and placed by Food Science Matters. The article provides a strong...
View ArticleNew study proves no adverse effects of carrageenan in human cells
On August 10, 2016, the International Food Additives Council (IFAC) issued a press release announcing publication of a significant new study adding to the overwhelming weight of evidence that...
View ArticleFood Navigator Covers Pivotal Research on Carrageenan Safety
On August 25, the Food Navigator USA published a story, “New Research Tackles Carrageenan Safety Concerns,” which describes the recent in vitro research on carrageenan conducted by Dr. James McKim. A...
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