That's silly putty in your Pizza you're eating !

[Maia Gabrial]

Last night we had Dominos Pizza for dinner. I remember thinking that the crust sure had a funny taste. This morning I read this article and had to shake my head because I'm so weary of reading labels all the time. I got caught eating something unhealthy again. :tsk:

Here's the article from Collective Conscious.net:

And if you notice, this is another one of those things that the FDA (Federal Death Administration) approved.


Polydimethylsiloxane, sounds tasty doesn’t it? Domino’s Pizza, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s think it is at least. The chemical has been stirring up some discussion recently due to its appearance in fast-food menu items. It belongs to a group of polymeric compounds commonly referred to as silicones, and applications of the chemical range from contact lenses and medical devices to shampoo and conditioners (making the hair shiny and slippery), caulking, heat resistant tiles, polishes, cosmetics, silly putty, and the list goes on.

The FDA approved chemical is classified as “non-toxic,” even though it is non-biodegradable and its commercial use in breast implants has decreased due to “safety concerns.” Under section 176.200, polydimethylsiloxane is listed as a defoaming agent which is an acceptable additive to food:

Sec. 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings

The defoaming agents described in this section may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, subject to the provisions of this section.(a) The defoaming agents are prepared as mixtures of substances described in paragraph (d) of this section.(b) The quantity of any substance employed in the formulation of defoaming agents does not exceed the amount reasonably required to accomplish the intended physical or technical effect in the defoaming agents or any limitation further provided.(c) Any substance employed in the production of defoaming agents and which is the subject of a regulation in parts 174, 175, 176, 177, 178 and 179.45 of this chapter conforms with any specification in such regulation.

(d) Substances employed in the formulation of defoaming agents include:

(1) Substances generally recognized as safe in food.

(2) Substances subject to prior sanction or approval.

Surprisingly, the FDA also approved formaldehyde as a preservative for anti-foaming agents. Formaldehyde is recognized as a carcinogen by the CDC.

Domino’s Pizza lists the ingredient in their breadsticks, cheese bread, as well as in their “garlic butter oil,” commonly used on most of their pizzas. McDonald’s lists polydimethylsiloxane as an additive in their cooking oils, meaning that their infamous McNuggets and french fries are saturated in the chemical. Wendy’s Also uses the ingredient in their cooking oils. The FDA states that anti-foaming agents are “generally recognized as safe in food. ”The term “generally” is an elusive one at best. The question begs, why is the FDA approving food additives such as polydimethylsiloxane and formaldehyde when the substances frequently find industrial uses?


For the rest of the article: http://collectivelyconscious.net/articles/dominos-mcdonalds-wendys-are-all-feeding-you-a-chemical-used-in-silly-putty/

Just for the record, I always thought Silly Putty was supposed to be non-toxic....

[Yetti]

Ok Maia, let's put this in order : If those fast food chains use any of the pilydimethilsulwatchmycall in the pizzas and burgers, let them eat it ! period. I like pizza, I use to do my own pizzas from scratch ( the dough , the sauce, etc) I use real mozzarella cheese and some times I use my home made goat cheese on it. They are no cheap but just delicious, and always I ask myself the same question: How In the hell they can sell a pizza to you for 5 $ !!!!! the cost of real cheese I use is 5 $ already ,plus the sauce, ham , olives or whatever I put on it. surpass that cost, so: what kind of cheap stuff they use?, I guess you just nail it!, Just consider this , to produce a pound of cheese you need a gallon of milk ! so make the numbers.....

[jake gittes]

Polydimethylsiloxane, sounds tasty doesn’t it?

(LOL)



Sec. 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings

The defoaming agents described in this section may be safely used as components of articles intended for use in producing, manufacturing, packing, processing, preparing, treating, packaging, transporting, or holding food, subject to the provisions of this section.(a) The defoaming agents are prepared as mixtures of substances described in paragraph (d) of this section.(b) The quantity of any substance employed in the formulation of defoaming agents does not exceed the amount reasonably required to accomplish the intended physical or technical effect in the defoaming agents or any limitation further provided.(c) Any substance employed in the production of defoaming agents and which is the subject of a regulation in parts 174, 175, 176, 177, 178 and 179.45 of this chapter conforms with any specification in such regulation.

(d) Substances employed in the formulation of defoaming agents include:

(1) Substances generally recognized as safe in food.

(2) Substances subject to prior sanction or approval.



Wow. That's a lot of legal CYA mumbo-jumbo for ONE ingredient.

[Dawn]

It is pretty interesting to actually look into our 'factory fresh food' industry. Formalin (formaldehyde dissolved in water) has been used in the past for preserving fruit juice without a requirement to notify consumers with a label. It is still being used in Indonesia and Viet Nam for preserving dried fish, seafood, noodles and other foods. In the 'modern world' it is used in paper towels, female tampons and pads, toilet tissue, cosmetics, and many home cleaning products. Formalin is easily absorbed by the skin.

And looking at formalin is just the tip of the iceberg here. Basically, we live in a world where human poisoning is allowed by corporations all the time... and there is no requirement to tell the people what is in their food, water, air, etc.

Today I went to a reputable restaurant and carefully ordered simple foods from the gluten free menu. Tonight both my partner and I are feeling rather ill... no idea what else was in the food, but something poisonous was included ... likely in the sauces and spices used for flavoring. It is also likely there were GMO foods hidden on our plates. Sigh.

PS: I actually have resorted to ordering my meats from farms through the internet because I cannot find 'clean' animal products at local markets and stores. I either grow my own vegetables (in carefully maintained soil using filtered water) or purchase them from farmers I personally know. Eating in America has become rather challenging.

[Maia Gabrial]

Ok Maia, let's put this in order : If those fast food chains use any of the pilydimethilsulwatchmycall in the pizzas and burgers, let them eat it ! period. I like pizza, I use to do my own pizzas from scratch ( the dough , the sauce, etc) I use real mozzarella cheese and some times I use my home made goat cheese on it. They are no cheap but just delicious, and always I ask myself the same question: How In the hell they can sell a pizza to you for 5 $ !!!!! the cost of real cheese I use is 5 $ already ,plus the sauce, ham , olives or whatever I put on it. surpass that cost, so: what kind of cheap stuff they use?, I guess you just nail it!, Just consider this , to produce a pound of cheese you need a gallon of milk ! so make the numbers.....

I can agree with you that there is no comparison to homemade pizzas. Take my mom's pizzas: Fresh ingredients, delicious, made from scratch and incomparable! Nothing says lovin'.....

The thing is they can make quite a lot of pizzas from what they have to buy to make them. That's how they make the profit. The thing is you have to admit that YOUR pizzas are better than theirs because you use the finest ingredients....

[Maia Gabrial]

It is pretty interesting to actually look into our 'factory fresh food' industry. Formalin (formaldehyde dissolved in water) has been used in the past for preserving fruit juice without a requirement to notify consumers with a label. It is still being used in Indonesia and Viet Nam for preserving dried fish, seafood, noodles and other foods. In the 'modern world' it is used in paper towels, female tampons and pads, toilet tissue, cosmetics, and many home cleaning products. Formalin is easily absorbed by the skin.

And looking at formalin is just the tip of the iceberg here. Basically, we live in a world where human poisoning is allowed by corporations all the time... and there is no requirement to tell the people what is in their food, water, air, etc.

Today I went to a reputable restaurant and carefully ordered simple foods from the gluten free menu. Tonight both my partner and I are feeling rather ill... no idea what else was in the food, but something poisonous was included ... likely in the sauces and spices used for flavoring. It is also likely there were GMO foods hidden on our plates. Sigh.

PS: I actually have resorted to ordering my meats from farms through the internet because I cannot find 'clean' animal products at local markets and stores. I either grow my own vegetables (in carefully maintained soil using filtered water) or purchase them from farmers I personally know. Eating in America has become rather challenging.

Dawn, I understand what you're talking about. There are times when I'll get sick just drinking a juice that I've always drank or food that I've always eaten and then suddenly feel ill. I would think that maybe a worker was at the plant sick and contaminated it. Maybe that explains it sometimes. The rest is probably toxic chemicals and gmos. But what you've said, you were careful and yet still got sick. The restaurant people probably aren't aware of the poisonous junk in whatever they serve to customers.
It's sad, but it does argue the point that maybe we should just stay away from restaurants and fast food joints and cook our own foods. At least, we'd know what went into it....

[Yetti]

Hello Dawn. The best way to contact small meat producers is to go where they buy the food for animals, farmers supply etcetera, there you can make contact with small farms , usually they produce hi quality , and less quantity. The local farmers markets is another good option. I hope this can help you to find a good source of pasture rise cattle or pigs.