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.
Category: Flame Retardant Chemicals
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.
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Phthalates, Flame Retardants Detected in Wristband Study
Scientists in charge of a novel wristband study that spanned three continents detected chemical exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), flame retardants and phthalates in adults and children. Previous studies have indicated the potential for adverse health-related outcomes linked with these chemicals.
Kids Carry Toxic Chemicals in Their Bodies from Vinyl Flooring, Furniture
The results of a new scientific study on toxins in the home are quite disturbing. It appears children’s bodies are … 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
Top 4 Toxic Chemicals Inside Your Home to Avoid
Many people are unaware that potentially dangerous chemicals of concern are lurking inside their homes. A few of the studies … More
These two activities can lower your exposure to toxic chemicals in your home
New research on environmental chemicals reveals two activities that may actually lower your exposure to toxic flame retardant chemicals in … More
U.S. homes are like mini chemical storage facilities: New study
Do you think you are living a healthy life because you eat a relatively clean, organic diet? Think again. A … More
Researchers Link So-called ‘Safer Alternative’ Household Chemical to Infertility
In the first of a kind study examining how common household chemicals called “PFRs” may affect reproductive health, researchers discovered … More
The Kitty Hyperthyroidism Epidemic and Common Household Chemicals
When my first radio program and blog articles focused on the potential harm to cats from flame retardants on household … More
