China seized 100 tonnes of melamine-laced milk powder
China has seized more than 100 tonnes of melamine-contaminated milk powder in its northern provinces, state media reported late Friday, the latest case of food safety problems in the world's most populous country.
“Blood nest” – a much sought after variety of bird’s nest – is actually tainted with dangerous chemicals to deceive consumers into paying double the price for a premium grade.
Listening Loud Music on iPods Not Only Reason Behind Rising Teen Hearing Loss
The National Health data shows that one out of every five American teenager is suffering from the problem of hearing loss. In the last two decades, the number has increased significantly.
In the first-ever nail polish test conducted by the Consumer Council, toxic chemicals and cancer-causing substances such as methanol and benzene were found in some of the models, with methanol detected at nearly 20 times higher than the specified limit in one of the models.
A new study suggests that young girls are increasingly reaching puberty earlier — between 2004 and 2006 twice as many Caucasian girls showed breast maturity at age 7 as compared to 1997. The percentage of African-American girls showing the same early sign of puberty remained constant over the same time period.
* Pesticide residues found in 94% of targeted fruit and vege samples * Prohibited endosulfan in 11 of 23 cucumber samples * Dangerous fungicide exceeding allowable levels in 9 out of 24 Pak choi samples * 18 different pesticides found among 24 grape samples * Organic fruit & vege free of synthetic pesticides
Food authorities in Hong Kong have raised the alarm that up to 48,000 cans of pork luncheon meat contaminated with liquid mercury could be on the market in the territory.
McDonald's Toy Probed After Connecticut Safety Complaint
Federal consumer safety officials are investigating a complaint that a Connecticut boy nearly strangled himself with a bracelet-like toy offered in a Happy Meal from McDonald's, officials said Monday.
“Blood nest” – a much sought after variety of bird’s nest – is actually tainted with dangerous chemicals to deceive consumers into paying double the price for a premium grade.
A new study suggests that young girls are increasingly reaching puberty earlier — between 2004 and 2006 twice as many Caucasian girls showed breast maturity at age 7 as compared to 1997. The percentage of African-American girls showing the same early sign of puberty remained constant over the same time period.
