"A startling amount of the food we eat today contains ingredients that are, at the very least, unexpected and, at worst, dangerous, such as heavy metals from polluted soils."
"While each food additive has been tested individually and declared safe, are they really? The studies are relatively small and short, leaving history littered with additives that we were once promised would not harm us but were later withdrawn or banned on health grounds."
"A small amount of insect contamination is practically unavoidable in the fruit and veg chain. In the US, there is precise guidance on how many fragments, and of what, are allowed in food."
A significant portion of our food contains surprising and potentially dangerous ingredients, including heavy metals from polluted soils. While food additives are tested for safety, their long-term effects remain uncertain. Historical precedents show that some additives once deemed safe have been banned due to health concerns. Processing can obscure the true nature of what we consume. Insect contamination is common in fruits and vegetables, with specific limits set for various products in the US, revealing the extent of unexpected ingredients in our diets.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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