Toxic PFAS Chemicals Often Found in Children’s Clothing: Study
A new study reveals many children's clothing products and furniture contain toxic PFAS chemicals which build up and stay in the body, potentially causing health issued later in life.
Tag Archives: Toxicity
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Good Start Toddler Formula Lawsuit Over Misleading Nutritional Claims To Move Forward Against Gerber
A class action lawsuit against Gerber has been allowed to proceed in claims that the manufacturer misled consumers into believing its Good Start Grow baby food products were nutritionally appropriate.
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Companies Will Be Required To Report Use of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Under New EPA Rules
The EPA has announced new PFAS reporting requirements as part of a strategic roadmap to address water and air contamination caused by the so-called "forever chemicals" used in firefighter foam…
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Irrigation Warming Set Recall Issued For DeRoyal Procedure Packs Due to Aluminum Leaching
A risk of aluminum leaching has led to the recall of nearly 3,000 surgical procedure packs which include previously recalled Smith Medical fluid irrigation warming sets.
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Tampons, Other Feminine Hygiene Products May Be A Source of Volatile Organic Compounds: Study
A new study finds that women who use tampons have detectable levels of volatile organic compounds in their urine, which could lead to a variety of negative health side effects.
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FDA Issues Recall, Warning For Certain Fluid Warming Devices Which May Release Too Much Aluminum
The FDA has announced several recalls of IV fluid warming devices, indicating they could leach toxic levels of aluminum into blood and fluid products being injected into patients, causing severe…
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Chemical Industry Asks EPA to Weaken Proposed PFAS Reporting Rules
The chemical industry is asking the EPA to pare down a proposed PFAS reporting rule which would require them to report their use of the toxic chemicals for the first…
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FDA Finds Little Evidence of PFAS Food Contamination, So Far
A new FDA report finds little evidence of PFAS contamination in the food supply.
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Paraquat Poisoning Safety Measure Was Known To Be Ineffective, and Only Designed to Keep Dangerous Herbicide On The Market: Report
A new report claims the makers of paraquat misled the public and regulators about the weed killer's safety, putting in place ineffective poisoning prevention measures to prevent the herbicide from…
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FDA Seeks To Address Concerns Over Toxic Metals In Baby Food
The FDA has announced an initiative to address concerns over levels of toxic metals in baby food following a recent congressional report.