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Pepsi One Filled With Large Amounts of Potential Carcinogen
Tuesday 28 January 2014
‘The artificial coloring, “Caramel color” can be found in Pepsi One soda. Also contained within this coloring is a potentially carcinogenic chemical called 4-methylimidazole or 4-MeI.
Exposure to high concentrations of 4-MEI (such as concentrations that might occur in industrial settings) is reported to irritate the lungs or burn the eyes and skin.
Studies published in 2007 by the federal government’s National Toxicology Program showed that long-term exposure to 4-MEI resulted in increases in lung cancer in male and female mice. These findings were the basis for the addition of 4-MEI to California’s Proposition 65 list of carcinogens.’
Domino’s, McDonald’s, & Wendy’s Are All Feeding You A Chemical Used In Silly Putty
Polydimethylsiloxane, sounds tasty doesn’t it? Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s think it is at least.
The chemical has been stirring up some discussion recently due to its appearance in fast-food menu items.
It belongs to a group of polymeric compounds commonly referred to as silicones, and applications of the chemical range from contact lenses and medical devices to shampoo and conditioners (making the hair shiny and slippery), caulking, heat resistant tiles, polishes, cosmetics, silly putty, and the list goes on.
The FDA approved chemical is classified as “non-toxic,” even though it is non-biodegradable and its commercial use in breast implants has decreased due to “safety concerns.” Under section 176.200, polydimethylsiloxane is listed as a defoaming agent which is an acceptable additive to food:
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