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DHA in ‘Organic’ Milk comes from Algae Fed Corn Syrup

Cornucopia’s Take: Researchers at The Cornucopia Institute discovered that large pharmaceutical companies, and milk bottlers like Dean Foods/Horizon, had quietly begun using an algae-based nutraceutical from Martek Biosciences in certified organic products (including infant formula) without approval. Cornucopia filed a formal legal complaint which led to the exposure of this controversy. Although the USDA stated they… Read more »

Avoiding DHA and ARA

Why This Guide? Organics is at a crossroads. The founding principles of organics are increasingly under attack by powerful agribusiness corporations that want a slice of the organic profit pie. Consumers who expect organic foods to be free from controversial non-organic ingredients can no longer trust the organic seal alone as an assurance that unnecessary… Read more »

What are Martek’s DHA and ARA oils?

Martek Biosciences Corporation, owned by the $12 billion Dutch conglomerate Royal DSM, markets DHA oil from a strain of algae that was genetically modified through induced mutations with the use of radiation and/or harsh chemicals. Any technique that genetically modifies organisms or modifies their development through means that are not possible under natural conditions is… Read more »

DHA Safety Concerns

What Scientists Have to Say about Safety Concerns and Questionable Benefits of Martek*/DSM Corporation’s DHA Table of Contents: SAFETY CONCERNS: Inadequate Safety Testing of DSM’s DHA and ARA SAFETY CONCERNS: Gastrointestinal reactions to DHA supplementation SAFETY CONCERNS—Supplementation May Be Harmful BIAS IN SCIENCE NO BENEFITS – Infants NO BENEFITS – Pregnant and lactating women Note:… Read more »

A Formula for Disaster

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How one independent, organic brand is easing the formula crisis By Michele Marchetti Earlier this year Memphis hospital pediatricians admitted two children with dehydration caused by intolerance to a formula substitution made after their regular specialized formula was suddenly out of stock. The story was just one of many reported in the months after Abbott… Read more »

NOSB Oral Comments, Fall 2021

Day 1: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 (12:00 PM ‐ 5:30 PM Eastern Time ET) [NOTE: this is a rough, un-edited form of the public comment notes. Expect updates to this page over the next two weeks.] Jenny Tucker gives some opening remarks. Acknowledges NOSB members that are finishing their service, Steve Ela, Sue Baird, and… Read more »

Researcher Bias and the Carrageenan Controversy

Is carrageenan bad for you? When considering the answer to that question, it’s useful to follow the money. For example, industry consultant TOXpertise, LLC has painted research pointing to the potential health risks of this controversial food additive as faulty science. However, the company’s analyses were funded by FMC Corporation, which has “over 60 years of experience in the development and production of carrageenan products…” Yet in… Read more »

Follow the Spring 2021 National Organic Standards Board Meeting Online

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Join The Cornucopia Institute as we keep you informed via web updates and live tweets from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting online. We will be sharing the play by play of the meeting on April 28, 29, and 30 below and with our Twitter followers at #NOSB or by simply following our stream. For… Read more »

Follow the Spring 2020 National Organic Standards Board Meeting Online

Join The Cornucopia Institute as we keep you informed via web updates and live tweets from the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting online. We will be sharing the play by play of public comments on April 21 and 23 and the meeting itself on April 29 and 30 below and with our Twitter followers… Read more »