Category Archives: food industry

Organicgirl Spinach Recall

Posted on May 28, 2010 by

While no illnesses have resulted, we have another recall on our hands.  Organicgirl Produce LLC  has recalled 336 cases of its 10-ounce baby spinach packs with a use-by date of May 22 and sold in six states: Alabama, North Carolina, … Continue reading →

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Study Suggests Link Between Pesticides and ADHD in Children

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

Looking for another reason to question the practices of commercial agriculture?  A recent nationwide study published in Pediatrics found that children with higher levels of pesticides in their urine were twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. Commercially grown … Continue reading →

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Food, Inc.

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

I fired up my Roku and watched Food, Inc. last night via Netflix instant viewing.  The movie packs a lot of information into two hours, so I’m definitely going to have to investigate the website and do some further outside … Continue reading →

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Are Slaves Picking Your Tomatoes?

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

Most everyone would agree that eating seasonal fruits and vegetables makes for a much richer dining experience. Most also would agree that many nutritional benefits are lost in the transportation of produce. It also seems reasonable that the process of … Continue reading →

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