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New study shows alarming presence of harmful chemicals in bustling US city: 'The levels ... are through the roof'
A recent study revealed shockingly high levels of toxic air pollutants known as plasticizers present in Southern California, ...
These 9 products contain chemicals Ecology is targeting this year
The products, including cosmetics, cleaning products, jewelry and turf, are significant sources of chemicals Ecology has ...
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FDA limits phthalate ban to nine compounds
The FDA’s recent decision to remove 23 phthalates from food-contact uses while conducting safety assessments on remaining ...
Southern California study finds high levels of airborne plasticizers
Previous California monitoring programs focused on plasticizers called ortho-phthalates, some of which were phased out of ...
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From tires to nail polish, state ecology department studying new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals
In May 2024, Washington State Department of Ecology’s Safer Products for Washington team identified a new set of toxic ...
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Airborne plastic chemical levels shock researchers
Previous California monitoring programs focused on plasticizers called ortho-phthalates, some of which were phased out of manufacturing processes due to health and environmental concerns. Less ...
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How to avoid toxic chemicals hidden in your food, makeup, and toiletries that affect hormones and increase your risk of early death
Ortho-phthalates, or phthalates for short, are a family of chemical compounds that can be found in hundreds, if not thousands, of the products you buy. The synthetic chemicals are commonly used to ...
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Southern California study shows extensive exposure to toxic airborne plasticizers
While previous research efforts in the Golden State have monitored the presence of specific types of plasticizers called “ortho-phthalates” — some of which were phased out of production due ...
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Annie's promises to remove a chemical from its mac and cheese that's linked to infertility, cancer, and learning difficulties
"We continue to work with our trusted suppliers to eliminate ortho-phthalates that may be present in the packaging materials and food processing equipment that produces the cheese and cheese ...
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FDA limits phthalate ban to nine compounds
“Furthermore, in May 2022, after years of analysis, FDA said that it did ‘not have a basis to conclude that dietary levels from approved ortho-phthalates exceed a safe level,'” it sai ...