Fragrance Additives that Trigger Allergic Reactions: Study

Researchers have now identified the fragrance additives most likely to cause either immediate or delayed allergic reactions.

RECALL: Clams Contain Toxic PFAS Chemicals

Bumble Bee brand is recalling its smoked clams after tests by the Food and Drug Administration revealed harmful levels of PFAS. chemicals.

FDA Revisits Safety of BPA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally decided to take another look at the safety of allowing food manufacturers to inject BPA (bisphenol-A) into consumers food containers. The chemical leaches from the containers like cans and plastic bottles into our food. That much scientists have known for a very long time. And BPA is an endocrine disruptor linked with myriad of very serious health outcomes–that too we have known for a long time. Additionally, it takes very little BPA inside food containers to raise the risk of serious health problems.

Cancer-causing Chemicals Leaching into Food from Packaging: Scientists

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.

Women, Toxic PFAS Forever Chemicals and Hypertension

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure.

Firefighters and Toxic Chemicals Study

A recent study sought to uncover which toxic chemicals firefighters are exposed to that may explain their increased risk for cancer.

FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice

Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.