Kitchen

[HonnyBrown]

On 12/15/2014 suzyQ3 said:

On 12/14/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 12/13/2014 suzyQ3 said:

On 12/12/2014 chessylady said: Like other things in our country,oversight and inspection is almost nonexistent and it is up to us to protect ourselves. Food from China is not subject to the same standards found in America even though our standards may also be low. If you choose food based on the lowest price, you may be shortchanging your health. Top Ramen noodles are cheap but they have been found to be harmful in several respects. Thanks to the Internet we can research many food stuffs. You can change you and your family's diet for the better.

Yes, and it may get worse, given that some who would actively try to LESSEN regulations on food, air, water, etc, under the guise of protecting profits are ready and waiting to do just that.

Speaking from an environmental standpoint, not food, US regulations are very stringent. They will not lessen no matter how big or powerful the lobby groups are.

I don't share your optimism. Whether we are speaking of the environment or we are speaking of food or we are talking about any health and safety issue, there is a strident call from one part of the political spectrum that has recently advanced in numbers to weaken or even gut many such regulations.

Whether this is pure ideology or whether it's a cozy relationship with business is irrelevant.

That's a cycle that we see every time there is a new president or when the Democrats win over the Republicans and vis a versa.

Environmental regulations remain stringent.

[ValuSkr]

I know this topic has been beat to death, but let me say you shouldn't eat food that's been grown or produced in China. They have no (or very little) FDA or regulatory oversight. ... Probably because they have a hard enough time feeding their growing population without imposing restrictions. On the other hand, food grown or produced in the US by Chinese-owned companies is probably okay. Having said that, it's often difficult to determine the source of food, especially processed foods that may source ingredients from all over the world.

[suzyQ3]

On 12/15/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 12/15/2014 suzyQ3 said:

On 12/14/2014 HonnyBrown said:

On 12/13/2014 suzyQ3 said:

On 12/12/2014 chessylady said: Like other things in our country,oversight and inspection is almost nonexistent and it is up to us to protect ourselves. Food from China is not subject to the same standards found in America even though our standards may also be low. If you choose food based on the lowest price, you may be shortchanging your health. Top Ramen noodles are cheap but they have been found to be harmful in several respects. Thanks to the Internet we can research many food stuffs. You can change you and your family's diet for the better.

Yes, and it may get worse, given that some who would actively try to LESSEN regulations on food, air, water, etc, under the guise of protecting profits are ready and waiting to do just that.

Speaking from an environmental standpoint, not food, US regulations are very stringent. They will not lessen no matter how big or powerful the lobby groups are.

I don't share your optimism. Whether we are speaking of the environment or we are speaking of food or we are talking about any health and safety issue, there is a strident call from one part of the political spectrum that has recently advanced in numbers to weaken or even gut many such regulations.

Whether this is pure ideology or whether it's a cozy relationship with business is irrelevant.

That's a cycle that we see every time there is a new president or when the Democrats win over the Republicans and vis a versa.

Environmental regulations remain stringent.

It's not exactly a secret that there is a distinct difference between the two parties when it comes to regulatory issues of any kind, whether it relates to the environment or whether it relates to regulatory oversight of business and financial markets. That's indisputable.

The only saving grace is that environmental groups are very visible and very vocal.