Over-reacting or not, several consumer groups and clinicians — backed by new data — want phthalates out of the food supply. But is it a doable and practical task?
A group of health advocates, including Centre for Food Safety, and represented by Earthjustice sued the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA), to force the agency to reevaluate its decades-old ...
These studies are drawing attention to a group of chemicals known as phthalates — chemicals commonly found in popular perfumes, nail polishes, and hair care products. Phthalates are also used in ...
"I thought my levels would be lower than the general public because I know so much about it," told Aidan Charron. "But unfortunately that was not the case." ...
When it came to beverages, the highest levels of phthalates were found in McDonald's Vanilla Shake (<4,500 nanograms per serving). Whole Foods Mozzarella String Cheese Low-Moisture Part-Skim (<280 ...