Targeting chemicals of concern in our food, products and environment and offering cleaner, better solutions. Chemical-Free Life… utilizing scientific research, public education and science-based wellness programs to help consumers live cleaner, healthier lives.
Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 has been recalled after the review revealed high benzene levels came from the propellant that sprays the product from its can. Exposure to benzene, a human carcinogen, can possibly lead to blood disorders and cancers such as leukemia.
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.
Over the years we have published a number of studies linking the food additive titanium dioxide to a number of serious health consequences. Now a consumer has filed a lawsuit against Mars, Inc. arguing their candy “Skittles” are unfit to eat because they contain a known toxin (yes…titanium dioxide) that the company had pledged six years ago to phase out.
A comprehensive analyses of recent scientific studies has led the lead French health agency to confirm that nitrite food additives in processed meat products increase the risk of colon cancer.
A new study has demonstrated that toxic paraben chemicals (which are endocrine disruptors) commonly used as a preservative in hair care and personal care products, may be one of the culprits linking personal care products with cancer.
Researchers have found that gas stoves contain over 300 chemicals, including 21 airborne toxins. Those toxins notably included low levels of benzene, a known carcinogen, which was discovered in 95% of the natural gas tested.
Bumble Bee brand is recalling its smoked clams after tests by the Food and Drug Administration revealed harmful levels of PFAS. chemicals.
Scientists have now identified over three thousand chemicals leaching into food from the food packaging. Experts warn that some of the chemicals found were extremely dangerous and could cause cancer.
A recent study sought to uncover which toxic chemicals firefighters are exposed to that may explain their increased risk for cancer.
Scientists detected more than 400 different chemicals from plastic reusable drinking bottles and over 3,500 substances derived from dishwasher soap after putting these bottles through the dishwasher. Several of these substances are potentially quite harmful to human health, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals and insecticides like DEET.
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