Reports of lead poisoning linked to contaminated applesauce have now come from 37 state health departments.
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RoundUp Cancer Victim Awarded $332 Million
A California jury awarded $332 million this week to a consumer who sued chemical giant Monsanto, contending that his cancer was related to decades of using its Roundup weedkiller.
Plastic Fragments Discovered in Human Hearts: Study
According to a new study, plastic fragments have been discovered in the human heart.
New Ban on Cosmetic Chemicals in California Good for All US Consumers
A new ban on toxic chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products is good news not just for California consumers but consumers of cosmetics and personal care products all across the U.S.
Update: Food Additives Banned in CA
UPDATE: California Governor Gavin Newsom signed The California Food Safety Act (Bill 418) on October 7, 2023. The law bans…
Another Talc-Cancer Verdict Gets Tossed
A New Jersey appeals court has thrown out a $223.8 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson that a jury had awarded to four plaintiffs who argued they developed cancer from being exposed to asbestos in the company’s talc powder products.
Another Study Links Highly Processed Food and Artificial Sweeteners with Depression, Other Serious Health Conditions
A recent scientific study has found a link between artificial sweeteners and depression, and between diets of highly processed foods and diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol and fat levels.
US Justice Dept Goes After eBay for Illegal Sales of Toxic Pesticides
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil complaint against eBay this week, claiming the online marketplace unlawfully sold and distributed…
Fracking Chemicals Database
Database tracks the names and amounts of chemicals used in fracking across the US.
Microwaving Plastic Food Containers Leaches Microplastics into Food, Drinks: Study
A new scientific study has discovered that microwaving plastic food containers and pouches causes microplastics and nanoplastics to migrate from the containers into the food and drinks.
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