A Little Bit of Green

Each Friday evening I’m going to start posting a round up of interesting articles I’ve found including links to the latest safety recalls. For this week (a day late):

Health

How safe and effective is your sunscreen? The Environmental Working Group has released a review of over 1000 sunscreen brands. I had already switched my daughter and I too Badger SPF 30 after reading Nature Mom’s Safe Sunscreens for the Family. After sending my husband a link to his favorite spray on sun screen he’s agreed to let me pick up a bottle of the much more effective and less toxic KINeSYS Unsented spray.

Another reason to buy your food from local sources. The New York Times reports that federal investigators are still having trouble tracking down the source of salmonella that has made over 1000 people sick and prompted the recent massive tomato recall. They now think some came from fresh jalapeños but tomatoes may still be an issue. The big problem is that laws about tracking source of origin don’t apply to repackaged products. I’m really glad I can track my tomatoes from my table to a green house under 20 miles away.

Food News

The Slow Food USA blog pointed out an interesting article by The American Conservative that discusses how the local food movement can bring together both the left and the right. That in this discussion both sides can agree on things like good family and community values.

Recalls

Salmolux recalls Wild Alaskan Smoked Salmon Nova Lox

Lucky Green Trading Recalls Thai Basil

Parragon Books Recalls Children’s Necklaces

Action Products Int Recalls Shoelace and Necklace Children’s Charms

F.A.F. Inc Recalls Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold at Wal-Mart

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