Tag: Unintentional consumption

For every person on Earth, there are an estimated 1.4 billion insects, a figure that powerfully illustrates the planet's dominant insect population. While that number refers to the vast ecological ratio, a more personal answer to "how many bugs for one person?" involves the surprising, and often unintentional, consumption and cohabitation that occurs every day.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), improved agricultural practices have made parasitic infections from pork less common in recent decades. This guide will explain what do I do if I ate pork by mistake, addressing both the health precautions and spiritual considerations involved.

While most lip gloss is non-toxic for accidental ingestion in small amounts, studies have shown that high concentrations of certain metals can be found in lip products. This raises questions about what happens when you eat too much lip gloss and if it poses a long-term health risk. The answer largely depends on the quantity and ingredients involved.

According to The Vegan Society, veganism seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals. This inherent understanding of 'possible and practicable' is key to acknowledging why it is impossible to be 100% vegan in modern society.