International Wine News : Hazardous and Toxic Substances

Worries About Lead for New York’s Garden-Fresh Eggs

NYT > Dining & Wine — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:40:23 GMT

A study suggests eggs from neighborhood gardens show elevated levels of lead, but whether the amounts are alarming is not clear. Read More......(read more)

Week in Review: E. Coli Fallout: My Salad, My Health

NYT > Dining & Wine — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:14:47 GMT

Every bite of lettuce is a vote of confidence in the systems that bring greens to our plate. But that trust can be misplaced. Read More......(read more)

In Obama Garden, Less Lead

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:16:30 GMT

After tests of the White House’s kitchen garden site revealed high levels of lead, workers added lime, crab meal and compost to the soil in order to improve it. Read More......(read more)

The Curious Cook: Accused, Yes, but Probably Not a Killer

NYT > Dining & Wine — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:48:14 GMT

There’s little good evidence for that common belief that the leaves of tomato plants are poisonous. Read More......(read more)

For Urban Gardeners, Lead Is a Concern

NYT > Dining & Wine — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:17:17 GMT

Experts worry that the increasing popularity of gardening, particularly in cities, will put more people at risk for lead poisoning. Read More......(read more)

F.D.A. to Reconsider Plastic Bottle Risk

NYT > Dining & Wine — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:53:35 GMT

The agency was accused of failing to adequately consider research about the dangers of a substance known as bisphenol-A. Read More......(read more)

Spain’s Top Chefs Clash Over Ingredients and Culinary Innovations

NYT > Dining & Wine — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:15:32 GMT

Santi Santamaría, one of Spain’s most prominent chefs, has directed bruising public attacks at his avant-garde counterparts, saying their food is pretentious and their ingredients often dangerous. Read More......(read more)