Based on the results of a new, yet to be published scientific study, a new lawsuit says many plastic containers used in the U.S. to hold food, drinks, cleaning supplies, personal care items and other consumer products are contaminated with toxic PFAS at extremely high levels.
Category: Health Problems and Chemicals
Holiday Warning: Food Additives can Disrupt Your Gut Microbiome
Digestive problems during the holidays can be triggered by the food additives common in commercially-prepared cookies, pastries, and commercially processed meats, gravies, toppings and sauces. These food additives can alter the gut microbiota by interacting directly with the microorganisms in the digestive system, disrupting the microbiome’s balance and triggering digestive problems, food sensitivity and allergic reactions.
Food Dye Red 40 Triggers Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Study
A new study has demonstrated that long-term consumption of Red 40 food dye can potentially trigger inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
3M Knew its PFAS Chemicals were Toxic Decades Ago but Kept it Secret
Here is an investigative report revealing how 3M knew for decades that PFOS, one of the many PFAS chemicals, used in their products like Scotchgard stain repellent and Teflon cookware, were likely highly toxic to their customers and everything else around them, but kept silent and said nothing to the public or the U.S. government…
Chemical Additives in Processed Food Cross the Placenta, Damage Babies’ Immune System, say scientists
A new warning from scientists about food additives: Billions of nanoparticle food additives can reach infants, even crossing the placenta during pregnancy. These chemical food additives can change the baby’s gut microbiome and damage gut cells. This phenomenon, researchers believe, likely raises allergy and immune disorder risk.
Capri Sun Juice Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals: Lawsuit
A consumer has filed a lawsuit against Kraft Heinz Company, the maker of Capri Sun juice drink, because the drink contains toxic PFAS chemicals.
Fracking Chemicals Toxic and Dangerous: Growing Scientific Evidence
There is growing scientific evidence of a correlation between the oil industry’s fracking activities and an array of serious health problems.
Nearly All Skincare Labeled “Natural” Contains Allergens, say dermatologists
A study conducted by dermatologists has revealed the vast majority of skincare products labeled “natural” contain ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Common in Indoor Spaces: Study
The results of a new study have revealed that toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” are common in U.S. indoor spaces like homes, workplaces and schools.
Processed Foods Linked to Obesity: Study
The results from a new scientific study support the link between highly processed foods and the growing rates of obesity across the globe.
