Whether or not Congress should strengthen food safety regulations is a controversial topic amongst U.S. citizens. National food-borne illness outbreaks have been a problem since the early 20th century. The Jungle‚ a novel by Upton Sinclair about the unsanitary working conditions of Chicago’s meat-packing industry‚ was published in 1906 and unveiled the issues to the public eye ("Food Safety: Should Congress" 2). This example suggests that this was the spark of taking steps towards food safety in
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No Test‚ No Labels‚ Hazard There are many people--general consumers‚ customers‚ food organizations‚ and industries--that are concerned about the great significance of the alteration in DNA. The genetically modified superior crops that require to be regulated by the government department to improve the resources for the over-population of the future. Communicating and discussing all issues will enable the opportunity to increase the understanding of all sides of biotech engineered crops. The
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Sonchus oleraceus or also called as Sowthistle originates from Europe (Munz‚ 1968). During the 1800s Europeans were travelling the world and carrying their crops‚ so they brought the Sowthistle to Australia. Sonchus oleraceus is biennial or an annual weed. It is glabrous‚ milky (white latex in all plant parts)‚ and erect stems with can get between 20 to 150 cm tall. Hollow‚ septate at the nodes and relatively pentagonal in section because the decurrent midribs in the leaves (Alex et al.‚ 1980).
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Activia yogurt ensures on its advertisement in assisting regulating the digestive system announcing from Activias’ website‚ “Activia may help reduce the frequency of minor digestive issues like bloating‚ gas‚ discomfort and rumbling‚ when consumed twice per day for two weeks as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle”. It is consumed by many people who desire a regulated digestive system targeted to mainly women. The ingredients included in this product could have an effect on one’s individual
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Genetically modified organisms or GMO’s is one of the most highly debated issues nationwide. GMO’s are organisms whose genetic material has been genetically engineered to improve productivity‚ quality and resist extreme circumstance and chemicals. Ensuring an adequate food source for this growing population will be a major challenge in years to come. GMO’s will be able to meet those needs because that is the reasoning behind genetically modified. More crops can yielded and prices can stay low
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You all now The crazy man in America don’t you? Well if you don’t know who he is then I will tell you. He is America’s 45th President. He has been a successful businessman and tv star. Donald Trump had a big impact on Canada in different ways. He went after Canada’s resources like lumber and dairy. For lumber President Donald Trump told reporters to expect a 24 per cent tariff on softwood lumber going into the U.S. from Canada. He also mentioned putting a tax on Dairy product too. For dairy Mr. Trump
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Xenostrogens are pollutants that come from products of the petrochemical industry. They mainly affect womens’ health. Some scanty cases have been reported in men‚ like cases of sex organ disorder‚ testicular cancer. These chemical become part of the body by mimicking the female hormones and other hormones. They are found in almost anything we use in the house and office: They are in the environment‚ in plastics that are used to package foods‚ water‚ in paints‚ in plastics for baby food. These pollutants
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Against a bowl of M & M! A bowl of M & M is very tasty‚ and most people like it‚ including me. When you’re watching television‚ M & M is a perfect companion. But after reading this article you might want to think again before eating "melt-in-your-mouth-not-in-hand you" chocolate. History of M & M: Brown grain is first made in 1941 and has now been circulated to more than 100 countries with 33 different types. In the beginning‚ M & M was created for the US Army‚ allowing them to carry anywhere
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“If you aren’t concerned about the DNA from blueberries “transferring” into you‚ then you should not be concerned about DNA from GMOs either‚”says Layla Katiraee in her article “10 Studies Proving GMOs Are Harmful”(Katiraee). More and more Americans are becoming worried about the use of Genetically Modified Organisms in their food. The controversy of the use of GMOs in food can be understood through examining how they work‚ their disadvantages‚ and their advantages. Farming has transformed so
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Genetically engineered foods may be one of the most devastating threats we are in contact with today not only to our environment but to the health and very survival of future generations. Typically‚ the blame to get genetic engineering (GE) foods into the market place is placed on chemical companies or the biotech industries. However‚ the unseen nor unheard mystery of how genetically engineered foods were able to reach the dinner plates of millions throughout North America and several other parts
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