Tests used for years where state fisheries have used a painful and deadly test on mice to study whether shellfish caught for human consumption contain a lethal concentration of algal toxins have been put to a stop! A promising method developed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that will prevent the slow, painful deaths suffered by mice for shellfish toxicity detection.
After PETA discovered that Starbucks was selling beverages that contained cochineal (insect) extract, it asked that the coffee chain debug its drinks. Thankfully, shortly thereafter, Starbucks committed to making the switch back to a plant-based colorant.