Army Says Soldiers Should Avoid Poppy Seeds in Updated Regulation over Drug-Testing Concerns

A new Army regulation is advising soldiers to avoid eating foods with poppy seeds over concerns that troops could inadvertently fail a drug screening. While poppy seeds are often an ingredient in baked goods and pastries, they also — depending on how they are harvested and processed — can contain opium alkaloids such as morphine […]
Protein Shakes Pulled from Military Base GNC Stores Because They Contained Hemp Seeds

GNC, a major vitamin, health supplement and nutrient retailer, pulled a protein supplement from the shelves of its stores on military bases this month because it contained hemp seed — a banned substance for service members. An internal GNC notification dated Sept. 12, a screenshot of which was shared on the the Air Force amn/nco/snco […]