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Pesticide Toxicity to Insects Jumped 50% in Seven Years. One Country Is on Track.
Pesticides

Pesticide Toxicity to Insects Jumped 50% in Seven Years. One Country Is on Track.

A landmark study in Science analyzed 625 pesticide ingredients across 65 countries and found that toxicity to land-dwelling insects surged nearly 50%...

VeriFoods · Feb 14, 2026
Texas Becomes First State to Require Warning Labels on Foods with Additives Banned in Other Countries
Regulatory & Policy

Texas Becomes First State to Require Warning Labels on Foods with Additives Banned in Other Countries

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 25, the "Make Texas Healthy Again" bill, mandating bold warning labels on packaged foods containing 44 chemical...

VeriFoods · Feb 12, 2026
EU Banned Titanium Dioxide in Food; It's Still in 11,000+ US Products Including Popular Candy
Food Additives & Preservatives

EU Banned Titanium Dioxide in Food; It's Still in 11,000+ US Products Including Popular Candy

New research raises fresh concerns about a whitening chemical the EU banned three years ago. It's still in your candy aisle. If you've ever wondered...

VeriFoods Research Team · Feb 12, 2026
EPA Rolls Back PFAS Water Protections: 73 Million Americans Left Exposed to 'Forever Chemicals'
Water Contamination

EPA Rolls Back PFAS Water Protections: 73 Million Americans Left Exposed to 'Forever Chemicals'

EPA rollback leaves 73 million Americans exposed to PFAS forever chemicals as four compound standards are eliminated and compliance deadlines...

VeriFoods · Feb 12, 2026
Florida Tests Find Glyphosate in 75% of Popular Bread Brands
Pesticides & Agricultural Chemicals

Florida Tests Find Glyphosate in 75% of Popular Bread Brands

Six out of eight popular bread products sold in American grocery stores contain glyphosate, the weed-killing chemical found in Monsanto's Roundup....

VeriFoods · Feb 10, 2026
Heavy Metals Found in 65% of Baby Foods Worldwide, Rice and Soy the Worst
Heavy Metals in Food

Heavy Metals Found in 65% of Baby Foods Worldwide, Rice and Soy the Worst

Lead, cadmium, and arsenic contaminate the majority of baby foods and infant formulas sold worldwide. That is the central finding of a review of 75...

VeriFoods · Feb 10, 2026
83% of Prenatal Vitamins Contain Lead, Peer-Reviewed Study Finds
Heavy Metals

83% of Prenatal Vitamins Contain Lead, Peer-Reviewed Study Finds

Prenatal vitamins are the one supplement nearly every obstetrician tells pregnant women to take. A peer-reviewed study published in Environmental...

VeriFoods · Feb 10, 2026
PFAS in Private Wells: Hidden Chemical Threat Endangers Millions

PFAS in Private Wells: Hidden Chemical Threat Endangers Millions

PFAS Contamination: The Growing Threat Lurking in America's Private Wells A simple decision can sometimes change everything. For Kristen Hanneman, a...

VeriFoods · Feb 3, 2026
The Chemicals in Your Blood You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

The Chemicals in Your Blood You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

PFAS are a family of over 14,000 synthetic compounds—are found in non-stick pans, waterproof clothing, food packaging, and even rainwater. They're...

Veritasium · Jan 11, 2026
RFK Jr. Unveils Food Pyramid Favoring Whole Foods and Healthy Fats

RFK Jr. Unveils Food Pyramid Favoring Whole Foods and Healthy Fats

A major shift is underway in the world of nutrition policy, as the latest U.S. Dietary Guidelines take a bold new direction. Announced by Health...

VeriFoods · Jan 11, 2026
PFAS in Pesticides: Hidden 'Forever Chemicals' Threaten U.S. Food Supply

PFAS in Pesticides: Hidden 'Forever Chemicals' Threaten U.S. Food Supply

By VeriFoods A recent study has brought to light a deeply concerning practice in American agriculture: the intentional use of "forever chemicals"...

VeriFoods · Jan 9, 2026
Federal Dietary Guidelines Now Warn Against Seed Oils and Ultra-Processed Foods
Seed Oils & Ultra-Processed Foods

Federal Dietary Guidelines Now Warn Against Seed Oils and Ultra-Processed Foods

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans mark a historic shift: for the first time, the federal government explicitly warns against...

VeriFoods · Feb 17, 2026