WA State to Ban Formaldehyde and Lead from Cosmetics

The Washington state legislature is considering banning the manufacture and sale of cosmetic products that contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, certain amounts of lead, and some other chemicals.

FDA Plans to Reduce Levels of Lead in Baby Food

The FDA now has a “Closer to Zero ” initiative for reducing childhood exposure to harmful contaminants in food.

Toxic Chemicals in Halloween Face Paints, Powders

Halloween activities are just around the corner and parents need to beware of toxic chemicals present in face paint and powders for kids.

RECALL: Lead in Children’s Sandals

Recall of Kolan sandals for children due to lead inside shoes. Sandals are sold exclusively on amazon.

Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes

Buyer Beware: Clothing has been found in laboratory tests to contain an array of toxic chemicals like phthalates, lead, brominated flame retardants and even PFAS forever chemicals.

Homemade Baby Food Contains as Many Heavy Metals as Commercial Brands

A new investigation has found that the majority (94%) of both commercially-prepared and homemade baby foods tested contained high levels of toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury–all of which can harm the developing brain.

RECALL: Lead in Baby Bottles

First Choice Glass Baby Bottles are being Recalled Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban.

Arsenic, Other Toxic Heavy Metals Discovered in US Food: FDA

A new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the agency found significant levels of toxic heavy metals in the U.S. food supply.

FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice

Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.

Boy or Girl? Toxins in Your Air and Water may Decide

According to new scientific study results, changes in the human sex ratio at birth—defined as the percentage of newborns that are boys—are associated with the presence of toxic levels of air and water pollutants.