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Are you exposing your child to these common household toxins?

As your little one grows, so does their world. Laying on their tummies soon turns into scooting on their bottoms, and before you know it they’re up walking around...and getting into everything. When our little ones start to stretch their legs and… Continue Reading

Essential oils are toxic to our furry friends

A viral Reddit thread is shining some light on an often overlooked toxin that’s especially harmful to our pets. In February of this year, a Canadian pet owner returned home to find her cat was “limping and breathing” to the point it… Continue Reading

What’s the most toxic chemical? Experts weigh in.

We write here weekly, sometimes daily, about dangerous toxins. What’s the most dangerous toxin though? Well it shouldn’t surprise you to learn that some experts disagree. This week over at Gizmodo.com, four experts weighed in on which toxin is truly the most… Continue Reading

Superfood Smoothie Kits recalled due to listeria contamination

A listeria contamination is the cause of a voluntary recall of Blendtopia’s Superfood Smoothie Kits totalling nearly 30,000 cases of their 7 ounce frozen smoothie. The voluntary recall includes their Detox, Glow, Energy, Immunity, and Strength branded Superfood Smoothie Kits with Best… Continue Reading

Teriyaki bowls recalled due to inclusion of undisclosed peanuts

Annie Chun’s Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls have been recalled due to peanuts being included, but not disclosed on the packaging. This isn’t your temporary recall, and the inclusion of peanuts isn’t normally cause for alarm, but peanut allergies can be deadly for… Continue Reading

Type 1 Diabetes insulin pump recalled, responsible for 2,000 injuries and 1 death

Today’s recall alert isn’t toxin or chemical related, but it is health related, and therefore important. A Class I recall, the most serious of all U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls, has been issued for Medtronic MiniMed insulin pumps. These… Continue Reading

Diabetes drug Metformin tests negative for NDMA, will not be recalled by FDA

With all of the medication recalls lately, it would have been wise for diabetic patients to wonder if their prescribed drug was next. Well the U.S. Food and Drug Administration actually released some good news this week, there are currently “no plans… Continue Reading

Our water filters aren’t removing as many toxins as they should

The water coming into our homes is supposed to be filtered by our local governments prior to reaching us. Unfortunately, toxins like Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) often make it through the filtering process. This leaves the onus on Americans to purchase… Continue Reading

Nopalina Flax Seed Powder and Capsules recalled over salmonella concerns

If you’re a user of Nopalina Flax Seed Powder or Nopalina Flax Seed Capsules, the latest U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall is of special importance. The FDA and Nopalina have recalled both of these products, covering nearly a dozen different lots,… Continue Reading

Putting out that cigarette isn’t stopping its release of toxins

The cigarette receptacle at your office may help the common area look cleaner, but a new study suggests that it’s not doing much to promote a healthy workplace. The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently conducted a study that found that… Continue Reading

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