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Tag: pesticide

Scratching head as if with lice

Ask SciMoms: How do you treat head lice?

July 17, 2018December 11, 2018 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Health

This post outlines safe, effective options for lice removal.

Tagged Ask SciMoms, exposure, lice, pesticide, safety
Spice rack with a variety of brands and types of spices.

Defining Safety: How Safe is Safe?

April 26, 2018February 2, 2019 by Alison Bernstein, posted in Risk

Safety as a scientific concept is widely misunderstood. In this post, we’ll explore the concept of safety as defined by the FDA and EPA, and we'll define the concepts of GRAS and minimal risk.

Tagged additives, Food, GRAS, pesticide, Risk, safety

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