A new study indicates that chemicals from personal care products may contribute to spontaneous preterm births.
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Toxic PFAS Chemicals in Period Underwear and Other Feminine Products with Chemicals of Concern
A period underwear manufacturer recently settled a class action lawsuit claiming its products contain harmful chemicals, including PFAS. The lawsuit brings attention to the number of toxic chemicals in feminine products overall.
Very High PFAS Levels Contaminating Popular Orange Juice: Lawsuit
A new lawsuit has been filed against Coca-Cola, manufacturer of “Simply Orange” juice because the juice has been found to be contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals at levels “hundreds of times” above federal advisory limits for drinking water.
Nitrite Additives in Processed Foods Linked with Diabetes
The results from a new scientific study suggests that nitrite food additives (such as sodium nitrite) that are added to processed meats and other processed foods appear to be linked with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes.
Excessive PFAS Levels in Freshwater Fish
You may want to think twice before serving up a dinner of freshly caught fish these days. Freshwater fish have…
New Lawsuit Targets “No Artificial Sweeteners” Claim
A new class action lawsuit alleges that a nutrition company deceived consumers by claiming that their protein bars contained no artificial sweeteners despite being sweetened by maltitol syrup
Carcinogenic Formaldehyde Uncovered in Popular Beauty Products
Formaldehyde has recently been uncovered in numerous beauty products in the U.S. In fact, scientists found 26 of 40 different beauty product samples tested contained formaldehyde in amounts that can be harmful to humans.
Ban on Gas Stoves Considered by US Federal Agency
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is considering banning gas stoves in the U.S.
Personal Care Products Safety Act: New Federal Law
New provisions from the Personal Care Products Safety Act were signed into law as part of the fiscal year 2023 government funding bill. The bipartisan legislation intends to protect consumer health and strengthen the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to ensure the safety of personal care products and their ingredients.
Ban on Chemical Levels in Laundry Detergents: NY State
Effective January 1, 2023, New York State established a new legal limit on the amount of some toxic cancer-causing chemicals that can be found in many popular cleaning, personal care, and cosmetic products.
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