Main outcome measures Cumulative time dependent intake of preservatives, including those in industrial food brands, assessed using repeated 24 hour dietary records and evaluated t ...

The consumption of a number of widely used food preservatives is linked to an increased risk of overall, breast, and prostate ...

Experts warn about propylparaben, an additive found in a variety of food products. While it is banned in the European Union, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration still authorizes the use of this ...

Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Adding soy lecithin to packaged foods serves a particular functionality, but it can ...

US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has begun the process of eliminating a US Food and Drug Administration program called GRAS, or “generally recognized as safe,” that critics say ...

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Findings support recommendations for freshly made, minimally processed foods, researchers ...

Widely used by the agri-food industry, food additives are mainly found in the ultra-processed products sold in our supermarkets. Until recently, safety evaluations of these additives have been ...

A recent study in the journal Scientific Reports evaluated exposure to food additives and their mixtures among adults and children in France. Widespread Use of Food Additives in Modern Diets Food ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A flavor-boosting additive is raising new health concerns. It's an ingredient common in processed foods - but manufacturers do not have to tell you how much is added. Most of us have ...

On May 9, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted three color additive petitions, approving two new colorings and expanding one existing approval. These approvals come after the ...