New research has linked an increase risk for celiac disease in young people to toxic chemicals commonly found in pesticides, nonstick cookware, and fire retardants.
Category: PFAS
Food Packaging Chemical Linked with Miscarriage: New Study
The synthetic “forever chemical” PFAS commonly found in processed food packaging, drinking water, stick resistant cookware, and stain resistant carpeting and clothing has been linked with an increased risk for miscarriage.
Tooth Decay Linked to Toxic Chemical PFAS: New Study
Scientific studies have demonstrated that PFAS is a toxic chemical and numerous adverse health consequences have been linked to it including some kinds of cancers (especially breast, testicular and prostate cancers), liver problems, heart disease, hormonal disruption, low birth weight and numerous other health problems including thyroid problems, high cholesterol, kidney problems, prostate problems and fertility problems. Now, another adverse health consequence has been added to that list: tooth decay in children.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals may be Slipping Right Through Your Home Water Filtration System
The results of a new scientific study demonstrated that many popular home water filtration systems are not filtering out toxic PFAS chemicals.
Eating Out Linked with Higher Levels of Toxic Chemicals in Your Blood
New research has confirmed that eating out and eating processed foods are linked with higher levels of toxic chemical PFAS in your blood.
Toxic Forever Chemicals Lurking in Eco-Friendly Food Packaging?
There is evidence suggesting that the compost-based, eco-friendly food packaging used by some carryout restaurants and delis contain toxic PFAS chemicals which have been demonstrated to leach into the food–and therefore into the consumer’s body.
Stop Exposing the Public to Unnecessary Toxic Chemicals: Scientists
Scientists are calling on corporations and regulators to stop unnecessarily exposing the public to potentially deleterious chemicals like PFAS.
Toxic Forever Chemical PFAS Leaching into Food, FDA Confirms
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just released the findings of its own study of the presence of toxic industrial chemical PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalykyl substances) in food and found that it is, as numerous independent university and research institute studies have reported, leaching into the U.S. food supply.
Big Chemical Sued (again) Over Toxic Food Packaging Chemicals
Another state has filed a lawsuit against Big Chemical companies 3M, Dupont and others over toxic chemicals used in food packaging and other products that have ended up contaminating the public drinking water.
Toxic Forever-Chemical in Your Drinking Water: Status Update
The chemical industrial compound PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl compounds which includes PFOS and PFOA) is ubiquitous in the U.S. and … More
