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Processing agent hexane found in everyday foods, renewing concerns about toxic chemical

The Examination @theexamination.org · 12h

A global patchwork of food safety rules allows hexane, a toxic chemical, to remain in food systems. Tests commissioned by Greenpeace France found the chemical in 36 of 56 foods. Read more: www.theexamination.org/articles/pro...

Researchers found residue of the petroleum-based solvent in a few dozen food products, including vegetable oil, chicken, butter, milk and infant formula.

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👉 In our latest newsletter: Cancer-linked hexane detected in vegetable oil, chicken, butter, infant formula and other everyday products in France. Global standards vary widely on how to regulate the common processing aid. Read more: www.theexamination.org/newsletter

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The Examination @theexamination.org · 13d

RFK vowed to fight chronic disease, but his rejection of a UN declaration is the latest sign of unmet promises. Plus, a new report shows how stores across the Mediterranean market cigarettes to children. Read more in our latest newsletter → www.theexamination.org/newsletter

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The Examination @theexamination.org · 20d

🚨Did you get our latest newsletter? This week, we covered Mexico’s wide-ranging health tax proposal, the United States’ objection to a UN declaration on chronic disease and a rise in nicotine pouch poisonings, especially among children. Read more: www.theexamination.org/newsletter

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The Examination @theexamination.org · 21d

Coming to #GIJC25? Join us for a pre-conference event to empower journalists with tools and insights to propel reporting on corporate-driven health crises.

⏰November 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

#GIJC25 Pre-Conference Session: Investigating Global Health

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Global Investigative Journalism Network @gijn.org · 26d

💉 Investigating Global Health
📅 Nov 20 | 9:00–16:00

Hosted by @theexamination.org, this session trains reporters to hold powerful interests accountable in global health. Learn via workshops & case studies.

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The Examination @theexamination.org · 26d

🚭“Nicotine-free” vapes from brands like Spree Bar and Outlaw Dip contain synthetic chemicals that may be more addictive than nicotine and are unregulated in many countries. What’s in these products and are they safe? Read our story for the rundown👉 www.theexamination.org/articles/nic...

The Examination @theexamination.org · 29d

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 12

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Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 12

🌐 In NYC for #UNGA? Join us September 24 at Jay Conference Bryant Park for a discussion on how journalists and public health advocates can work together to inform the public and spark positive change.

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 11

Will you be at #GIJC25? Arrive a day early for a packed pre-conference event with The Examination on investigating global health. Interactive workshops, cross-disciplinary panels, practical case studies, and networking opportunities await.

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Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 10

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 10

🌐 How can journalists and public health advocates collaborate to educate the public and policymakers? Join us in NYC on September 24 for a discussion with NCD Alliance and @bhekisisa.org. To RSVP, email [email protected] by September 15.

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Madlen Davies @madlendavies.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Investigative journalists! Are you headed to #GIJC25 in Malaysia? @theexamination.org is hosting a one-day pre-conference dedicated to reporting on the the industries responsible for the most preventable deaths globally. Sign up here: gijc2025.org/pre-conferen...

Before the 2025 Global Investigative Journalism Conference officially kicks off, GIJC25 will host a focused day of high-impact workshops and special gatherings led by top investigative journalists and...

Oil companies leak toxic gas across Texas — making local residents sick

The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 8

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 5

🏆 We won an award from @journalists.org for excellence in science reporting for "Oil companies leak toxic gas across Texas — making local residents sick," with the @houstonchronicle.com.

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Tens of thousands of people live close to oil and gas wells where they risk exposure to hazardous levels of hydrogen sulfide. Regulators do little to protect them.

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Sep 4

Zambians receive meager payments for toxic spill from Chinese state-owned copper mine. Plus, a win for Big Food: A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging companies targeted children with ads for addictive, ultra-processed foods. Get the latest 👇 www.theexamination.org/newsletter

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When Governments Own Tobacco Companies, Who Watches Out for Your Health?

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Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter.org · Aug 29

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Pulitzer Center @pulitzercenter.org · Aug 29

How are government health policies to be protected from tobacco industry influence when the government itself is in the tobacco business?

The “Smoking for the State” reporting series by grantee @jasonmclure.bsky.social for @theexamination.org investigates this issue. bit.ly/3UTjbNX

At least 17 countries have a stake in the tobacco industry, making them responsible for a product that is a leading cause of preventable death. Picture three people smoking cigarettes: one sits in a.....

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Aug 28

Countries that signed a global anti-smoking treaty agreed to protect public health policies from tobacco industry influence. But how can governments do that when they are in the tobacco business? We investigated state-owned tobacco in Laos, Egypt and China. www.theexamination.org/articles/whe...

When governments own tobacco companies, who watches out for your health?

At least 17 countries have a stake in the tobacco industry, making them responsible for a product that is a leading cause of preventable death.

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Aug 27

🔔Hiring callout! The Examination is seeking an editor with experience executing impactful stories and projects to lead our food and polluting industries reporting teams.

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We investigate corporate behavior that threatens the health of communities around the world. See our reporting on tobacco, food, polluters and more.

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The Examination @theexamination.org · Aug 22

🔔The Examination is hiring an investigative editor with experience leading corporate accountability or global health projects.
⏰ Full-time, remote position
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The Examination @theexamination.org · Aug 21

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