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Study measures chemicals, hormones in drinking water Drinking water from 10 Iowa cities is being studied using a novel bioassay to measure levels of chemical activity that can mimic or alter normal hormonal activities. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) have been linked to adverse effects on human reproductive systems and the thyroid. This exposure may cause hormonal-related malignancies, including breast, ovarian, prostate and thyroid cancers.
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Hy-Vee announces recall of candy Hy-Vee announced on Jan. 12 a voluntary recall of several candy products because of potential contamination with Salmonella. Much of the candy is marketed as “almond bark,” and commonly used as chocolate coating for fruit, nuts and snack products.
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