De Quervain's release is a surgical procedure to treat de Quervain's syndrome (stenosing radial tenosynovitis of the first dorsal compartment of the wrist), which has symptoms of pain with activities that require movement of the thumb.
The compound azodicarbonamide (ADA) is typically used in bread products to bleach flour and make the dough stronger while keeping it light and spongy. The additive is also an ingredient of shoe rubber and attic insulation, according to research released on Thursday by The Environmental Working Group (EWG).
She launched a petition asking the sandwich chain to remove azodicarbonamide from their menu items, pointing out that Australia and Europe have banned the chemical over health concerns. Subway does not use azodicarbonamide in their bread recipes in those countries. I reached out to Subway over the last year and a half and they've never once told me they're taking out this chemical, so this is an obvious response to the power of the Food Babe army, she told CBS News.