^ officially what? a bunch of bullcrap?
Since you don't blindly believe what is listed as ingredients on the food you eat, how enlightened is it for you to believe what these websites and "experts" are claiming?
Don't you understand that these are just manipulation and scare tactics? They are designed to keep us in fear and limit our lives! We, as Muslims, across the world are manipulated and played like puppets where these "experts in religion" pull our strings.
The only person you'll ever be able to trust is yourself. Do your own research! And if you're inclined to believe what someone else says make sure that this is a trusted source.
Most importantly, do everything with a neek and clean iman. To me, that is real meaning of halal..
Oh, and it was very little of you to challenge someone's faith! How un-Islamic is that!
Where did I challenge someone?
Btw, have you done any research regarding this?