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Berlum

(7,044 posts)
Wed Feb 6, 2013, 09:23 AM Feb 2013

Nanomaterials now being found in food

Not only are our genetically mutant GMO Industrial Ag foodlike products saturated with ag chemicals & preservatives, now we learn that Big Food, Inc. is spiking our tucker with nano-freaking-particles.

Totally Spew-worthy news from today's The New York Times

"Nanomaterials, substances broken down by technology into molecule-size particles, are starting to enter the food chain through well-known food products and their packaging, but there is little acknowledgment by the companies using them, according to a new report from a nonprofit group that works to enhance corporate accountability..."

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/business/nanoparticles-in-food-raise-concern-by-advocacy-group.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130206

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Nanomaterials now being found in food (Original Post) Berlum Feb 2013 OP
Oh noes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #1
Oh yes !!!!! Berlum Feb 2013 #2
No no Nano Berlum Feb 2013 #3
Nanolitter - it's what's for dinner! derby378 Feb 2013 #4

Berlum

(7,044 posts)
3. No no Nano
Wed Feb 6, 2013, 03:41 PM
Feb 2013

Forgive me. I had to write that. Tee hee.

Besides, I just don't like occult shit in my food.

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derby378

(30,252 posts)
4. Nanolitter - it's what's for dinner!
Wed Feb 6, 2013, 03:43 PM
Feb 2013

Ugh. I may have to eat more organic now, which is not a bad thing at all, but my wallet will feel it.

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