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Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New study reveals one in five foods and drinks in the US have synthetic dyes as ‘worst offenders' named
One in five packaged food and drink products in the U.S. contain synthetic dyes that have been associated with behavioral problems in children, researchers warned on Wednesday. The dyes, which are used to make items more colorful and enticing to consumers, are typically made from petroleum. Previous research from the state of California and its schools has shown that they may cause or worsen hyperactivity in some children. Earlier this year, the Trump administration announced plans to phase out the use of these dyes in the nation's food supply, citing health concerns. Companies have pledge to act in compliance with health officials, and Gatorade-maker PepsiCo said in April that it has been phasing out artificial colors. Kraft Heinz has pledged to eliminate all chemical food dyes within two years. The company makes the American staples Kool-Aid and Jello-O, which also contain multiple kinds of dyes. Now, the University of North Carolina, the D.C.-based Center for Science in the Public Interest, and international researchers at the George Institute for Global Health say that an analysis of 39,763 grocery store products has yielded concerning results. 'Given the accumulation of evidence over the last 40 years pointing to the health harms of synthetic dyes, it's disappointing to see that they're still so prevalent in our food system, particularly in products that are designed to appeal to children,' Dr. Elizabeth Dunford, a research fellow at The George Institute and an adjunct assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, said in a statement. Dunford led the research, which was published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 'The high levels of sugar in these brightly colored products suggests that companies are using synthetic dyes to market sweet foods and beverages, but both ingredients are linked to poor health outcomes,' she added. To reach these conclusions, Dunford and her co-authors assessed the ingredient labels for foods produced by the top 25 U.S. food manufacturers. They specifically focused on the five food categories most marketed to children, including sweet foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, ready-to-eat meals, breakfast cereals, and baked goods. The products in these categories were more likely to contain the dyes, which were found to be present in 28 percent. Furthermore, the average sugar content of products containing the dyes was 141 percent more than in those without the dyes. The National Confectioners Association said in a statement that the study had 'major gaps,' and that it 'ignores exposure to consumers.' 'Also, contrary to the authors' claims, the chocolate and candy companies mentioned in this study do not advertise to children under the age of 12 as part of a long-standing commitment,' it said. Several companies were identified as the 'worst offenders.' More than half of PepsiCo's energy drinks contained synthetic dyes, as well as 79 percent of all sports drinks included. That includes Gatorade, which contains several synthetic dyes to provide its vibrant hues. When it came to sweet foods, Ferrero and Mars used the most synthetic dyes. Ferrero, which acquired Nestle's confectionary business in 2018, produces SweeTarts and other colorful candy that uses the dyes. 'Ferrero and its related affiliated companies, including Ferrara Candy Company, are and will continue to be in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to food additives. Our products are safe to enjoy,' a Ferrero spokesperson told The Independent. Neither of the other companies immediately responded to requests for comment from The Independent. The findings indicate, the authors alleged, that companies had not been phasing out the dyes. "The Food and Drug Administration recently asked the food industry to voluntarily phase synthetic dyes out of the food supply, but many companies had previously made promises to stop using them and then failed to keep those promises. So, it remains to be seen if food companies will comply with this new request.,' Dr. Thomas Galligan, the principal scientist for food additives and supplements at the Center for Science in the Public interest, said. He advised that the administration require warning labels on these foods. 'But until the regulatory process catches up with the science, parents and health-conscious consumers should always check the ingredients label for synthetic dyes and for high levels of added sugar,' Dunford said. 'If a product contains either, you are better off not buying it, especially for your kids.'
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
John Krasinski reveals if he will reprise Jim Halpert role in the ‘Office' spinoff series
He's getting the stapler and Jello-O ready. 'The Office' star John Krasinski 'would be down' to do a cameo on the show's spinoff series, 'The Paper.' 'Done! If they ask me, I'm in,' Krasinski, 43, said when asked about the comedy during a recent interview with EXTRA. 7 'The Office' star, John Krasinski, said that he 'would be down' to do a cameo on the show's spin-off series, 'The Paper.' Getty Images 'I'm excited to see what they do with it. It's such an amazing idea, and listen, if Greg [Daniels] is behind it, we're all in. And you can't get a better actor than [Domhnall Gleeson] to take on the mantle,' Krasinski went on. 'He's so, so great. He's going to be so perfect for it, and we'll probably start doing watch parties again just to watch them.' 'The Office,' which ran for 9 seasons from 2005 to 2013 on NBC, was a mockumentary of a group of office workers at a paper company going through their mundane days, consisting of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and romance. Krasinski, who played Jim Halpert, co-starred alongside Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Kate Flannery, Phyllis Smith, Brian Baumgartner, Leslie David Baker and more. In the book 'Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office,' authors Daniels, Baumgarter and Ben Silverman give readers and longtime fans the inside story behind the hit show. 7 Krasinski played Jim Halpert in the hit show 'The Office.' Everett Collection One of the most notable parts of the book revealed that there was going to be a rift between lovebirds Jim Halpert (Krasinski) and Pam Beesly (Fischer). Originally, Jim was going to make out with Pam's replacement, Cathy Simms (played by Lindsay Broad), in Season 8 of the show. However, there was pushback on that — especially from Krasinski — saying that it would have altered the show's legacy. 7 Krasinski and Jenna Fischer played lovebirds, Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly, on the show. Gallery 7 'The Office' ran from 2005 to 2013 on NBC, giving the series 9 seasons. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection 'That's the only time I remember putting my foot down … I remember saying things that I never thought I'd say before, like, 'I'm not going to shoot it,'' Krasinski said. 'My feeling is there is a threshold with which you can push our audience. They are so dedicated. We have shown such great respect to them. But there's a moment where if you push them too far, they'll never come back. And I think that if you show Jim cheating, they'll never come back.' Just last year, Krasinski said that he wasn't going to be in 'The Papers.' 'As of now, I haven't been asked,' Krasinski said to Entertainment Tonight in 2024. 'But the truth is, I'd do anything for Greg Daniels. It sounds like they have a really fun idea.' 7 'Done! If they ask me, I'm in,' Krasinski said when asked about doing a cameo during a recent interview with EXTRA. Zuma / Carell, meanwhile, doesn't plan to reprise his Michael Scott role. 'It's just a new thing, and there's really no reason for my character to show up in something like that,' Carell told The Hollywood Reporter in May 2024, saying that he is 'excited' for the show and it 'sounds like a great concept.' The spinoff series will follow Gleeson, alongside co-star Sabrina Impacciatore, 56 ('The White Lotus'), as new characters navigate their lives in the Midwest. He previously worked with Krasinski in this year's 'Fountain of Youth.' 7 Since 'The Office' ended, Krasinski has been in several shows and movies, including 'A Quiet Place,' A Quiet Place Part II,' and the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon Prime. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP 7 John Krasinski and Natalie Portman attend the Apple Original Film 'Fountain of Youth' at American Museum of Natural History in New York. May 19, 2025. Zuma / 'The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters,' a Peacock synopsis reads. Since 'The Office' ended, Krasinski has been in several shows and movies, including 'A Quiet Place,' A Quiet Place Part II,' and the 'Jack Ryan' series on Amazon Prime. Most recently, he stars alongside Natalie Portman in the new mystery-thriller movie 'Fountain of Youth,' which follows two estranged siblings on a global heist to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. The film is set to be released on May 23 on Apple TV+. 'The Paper' will debut on Peacock in September 2025.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Yahoo
Texas mom arrested for allegedly bringing vodka-spiked Jell-O shots to fifth grade school party
A mother in East Texas was arrested after a child got sick from alleged vodka-laced Jell-O shots at a fifth grade school holiday party in December. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, is facing a felony count of injury to a child after multiple students consumed what officials allege were vodka-laced treats Dec. 20 at Jones Elementary School in Tyler. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KETK, a Tyler Independent School District (ISD) police officer received a phone call from the Jones Elementary assistant principal that said she believed a parent had brought in Jell-O shots to a class Christmas party. One child threw up and another was unable to stand after consuming six shots, according to an arrest affidavit. School staff said students had consumed nearly all the tainted shots before staff realized they contained alcohol. Maine Student Passes Out, 11 Taken To Hospital As Cause Of Illnesses Remains Unknown Fifteen students were sent to the school nurse and reported having stomach aches and headaches, the affidavit said. Read On The Fox News App After returning from Christmas break, another student reported he had thrown up twice at school that day, according to the affidavit, while another student claimed he had "passed out" after school following the party. Bernal told the officer she had purchased the Jell-O shots from a local business she found on Facebook. "The business is run out of a house, so she went by the house and purchased the Jell-O shots and brought them to the school for the Christmas party," the affidavit said. New Hampshire Day Care Workers Sprinkled Melatonin In Children's Food Unbeknownst To Parents, Police Say Bernal denied knowing there was any alcohol in the Jell-O shots and claimed she did not intend to give alcohol-laced treats to the students. However, investigators disagreed with Bernal's claims, saying that, after looking at the photo of the Jell-O shots she ordered, "it clearly states the Jell-O shots contain Smirnoff [a vodka brand]," the complaint says. "In my opinion, there is no way Bernal could have missed the fact that the Jello-O shots she purchased and brought to her daughter's fifth grade Christmas party contained drinking alcohol," the arrest affidavit states. Charity Accidentally Distributes Drug-laced Candy To Around 400 People: 'Funny Tasting' During an interview with some of the teachers, they told investigators they "found it odd" that Bernal would bring Jell-O shots to a class party but "trusted" Bernal would not bring "anything harmful" to the school party. Tyler ISD officials shared a statement with Fox News Digital, saying they were aware of Bernal's recent arrest and were working with law enforcement in the investigation. The district added that Bernal has not been allowed back on campus since the incident and now faces legal consequences. According to jail records, Bernal was booked into jail April 21, and her bail is set at $75,000. She has yet to appear in court and does not appear to have a lawyer at this article source: Texas mom arrested for allegedly bringing vodka-spiked Jell-O shots to fifth grade school party
Fox News
26-04-2025
- Fox News
Texas mom arrested for allegedly bringing vodka-spiked Jell-O shots to 5th grade school party
A mother in East Texas was arrested after a child got sick from alleged vodka-laced Jell-O shots at a fifth grade school holiday party in December. Teresa Isabel Bernal, 33, is facing a felony count of injury to a child after multiple students consumed what officials allege were vodka-laced treats Dec. 20 at Jones Elementary School in Tyler. According to an arrest affidavit obtained by KETK, a Tyler Independent School District (ISD) police officer received a phone call from the Jones Elementary assistant principal that said she believed a parent had brought in Jell-O shots to a class Christmas party. One child threw up and another was unable to stand after consuming six shots, according to an arrest affidavit. School staff said students had consumed nearly all the tainted shots before staff realized they contained alcohol. Fifteen students were sent to the school nurse and reported having stomach aches and headaches, the affidavit said. After returning from Christmas break, another student reported he had thrown up twice at school that day, according to the affidavit, while another student claimed he had "passed out" after school following the party. Bernal told the officer she had purchased the Jell-O shots from a local business she found on Facebook. "The business is run out of a house, so she went by the house and purchased the Jell-O shots and brought them to the school for the Christmas party," the affidavit said. Bernal denied knowing there was any alcohol in the Jell-O shots and claimed she did not intend to give alcohol-laced treats to the students. However, investigators disagreed with Bernal's claims, saying that, after looking at the photo of the Jell-O shots she ordered, "it clearly states the Jell-O shots contain Smirnoff [a vodka brand]," the complaint says. "In my opinion, there is no way Bernal could have missed the fact that the Jello-O shots she purchased and brought to her daughter's 5th grade Christmas party contained drinking alcohol," the arrest affidavit states. During an interview with some of the teachers, they told investigators they "found it odd" that Bernal would bring Jell-O shots to a class party but "trusted" Bernal would not bring "anything harmful" to the school party. Tyler ISD officials shared a statement with Fox News Digital, saying they were aware of Bernal's recent arrest and were working with law enforcement in the investigation. "Tyler ISD is aware of the recent arrest of a parent in connection to an elementary holiday party last December. At the time, a parent volunteer brought homemade Jell-O to the celebration, which was later found to contain alcohol. Unfortunately, some students consumed the Jell-O before the situation was discovered. Staff acted immediately to address the situation, informing parents and working with law enforcement. We take this matter very seriously and remain committed to the safety and well-being of our students." - Tyler ISD The district added that Bernal has not been allowed back on campus since the incident and now faces legal consequences. According to jail records, Bernal was booked into jail April 21, and her bail is set at $75,000. She has yet to appear in court and does not appear to have a lawyer at this time. Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
