FDA Bans First FD&C Dye! Which Will be Next?

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The FDA has moved to finally ban Red Dye No. 3 from use in food and drugs in America.  Red Dye No. 3 was first determined to be a cancer causing color additive almost 30 years ago.  Studies conducted using labs rats found that they became inflicted with the disease after consuming large amounts of Red dye No. 3.  Thirty years ago, the FDA officially banned Red Dye No. 3 from use in cosmetics but left the door open for it to be used as a color additive in food and prescription drugs.  By January 2027, the FDA has ordered that Red Dye No 3 must be removed from all food in the USA and by 2028--from all drugs. Food Manufacturers Shiver in their Boots Red Dye No. 3 has mostly been used in baked goods, sweets and candies.  It is used by prominent candy manufacturers such as Mars Inc (Skittles) and Just Born Quality Confections (Peeps).  Food Manufacturing giants such as Con Agra, McCormick, Heinz, General Mills and Pepsi Co will all have to find alternatives for ...

Happy Earth Day!!!

We've managed to make it through a quarter of a year! 2017 is certainly flying by supremely fast! We've also made it to another earth day! Every day is Earth Day for us here at Green News Guide. We're always brainstorming and thinking of ways that we can improve this great big home that we call Earth!





Some facts about the history of Earth Day:
  • The very first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970
  • Gaylord Nelson, a Wisconsin senator, felt that public consciousness was necessary
  • Nelson along with Pete Mcclosky organized the first ever earth day in 1970.
  • Over 20 million people gathered together for a peaceful demonstration and to also raise public awareness about environmental issues.
  • Senator Nelson was granted the presidential medal of freedom by Bill Clinton in 1995 for being the founder of earth day!

As we ponder current concerns today, such as air and water pollution, energy usage, conservation, and global warming, let's remember and honor the man who pioneered the earth day movement! Senator gaylord nelson! As we approach the 50th anniversary of earth day, I ask that all earth conscious citizens rise up to say thank you to senator Nelson. he had a vision for the earth and he followed it. May he rest in peace!

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