FoodRegulation
The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits
The growing fad of ‘microdosing’ mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls and emergency room visits The growing trend of “microdosing” mushrooms has led to an increase in poison control center calls and emergency room visits, as some products contain psychoactive mushrooms that can be toxic. Many commercial mushroom products lack […]
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Money from food companies could make what you eat safer
Money from food companies could make what you eat safer Researchers propose creating a user fee program for food companies to fund FDA oversight and strengthen food safety regulations. The FDA currently relies on appropriations from Congress, which amounts to only 1% of its $1.1 billion foods program budget, compared to 66% for drug regulation. […]
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