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• FDA Finds Little Evidence of PFAS Food Contamination, So Far

  July 7, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new FDA report finds little evidence of PFAS contamination in the food supply.

• Paraquat Poisoning Safety Measure Was Known To Be Ineffective, and Only Designed to Keep Dangerous Herbicide On The Market: Report

  March 25, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  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 being banned after being linked to thousands of deaths per year.

• FDA Seeks To Address Concerns Over Toxic Metals In Baby Food

  March 15, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The FDA has announced an initiative to address concerns over levels of toxic metals in baby food following a recent congressional report.

• Pre-Natal PFAS Exposure Linked To Cognitive Developmental Delays: Study

  March 4, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals prenatal exposure to some PFAS chemicals appear to be associated with cognitive delays in children.

• One-Third Of Serious CAR-T Cell Therapy Side Effects Linked To Toxicity

  February 24, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  A third of admissions to ICU by CAR-T therapy patients is linked to toxicity side effects, according to the findings of a new study.

• PFAS Exposure Could Make COVID-19 Vaccine Less Effective: Study

  December 18, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Exposure to toxic chemicals in film-forming firefighter foam may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, researchers warn.

• Imbruvica Toxic Side Effects Should Lead FDA to Require Additional Studies To Evaluate Risks: Report

  December 2, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Some doctors warn the cancer drug Imbruvica appears to have toxic side effects which can result in heart rhythm problems and death.

• Firefighting Foam Chemicals Exposed Firefighters to Cancer Risk For Decades

  July 31, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Film-forming foams used by military and civilian firefighters for decades contain toxic chemicals linked to an increased risk of cancer, but manufacturers have failed to warn firefighters or affected communities.

• Toxic Chemicals, Lead, Often Released By Fireworks: Study

  July 8, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that fireworks could release particulate matter laden with toxic heavy metals, which can cause respiratory issues and other health problems.

• FDA Warning Letters Target Companies Selling Injectable Drugs As Homeopathic

  June 17, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued warning letters to four companies making injectable homeopathic drugs, saying they are unapproved products made with poor manufacturing standards.