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.
Category: PFAS
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
Toxic Industrial Chemicals Pass to Fetus Throughout Pregnancy: Scientists
Disturbing results from a new scientific study reveal that PFAS industrial chemicals (including PFOS and PFOA), commonly used in household, … More
Toxic Chemical Discovered in Dental Floss
Geez-o-pete, when researchers say toxic chemicals like PFAS are ubiquitous, that is not an overstatement. A recent scientific research study … More
Life-Altering Toxic Chemicals: A Brief History
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are in our food, water, products and general environment. They will be here long after you are gone … More
Safer Chemical on Non-Stick Cookware Actually Quite Dangerous, says EPA
OK, here are those PFAS chemicals (perfluoroalkyl/polyfluoroalkyl substances) rearing their ugly little heads again. This time it is the newer … More
Another Common Household Chemical Linked to Harming Cats
Kitty wasting disease, or hyperthyroidism (a common endocrine disorder in adult cats) has been on the increase for the past … More
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