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EPA seeks to regulate PFAS toxin in drinking waterThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced plans to protect our drinking water, but they did so without going into specifics on the limits that will be put…
Toxin PFAS detected in one popular brand’s dental flossLooking for a reason, any excuse really, to not floss? Thanks to Oral-B, some of us might have all the incentive we need to skip what many dentists consider the most…
Tris Pharma doubles down on their infant ibuprofen recallA recall of infant ibuprofen sold at Walmart, CVS, and Family Dollar stores nationwide has now increased two-fold. According to CBS News, the Tris Pharma medications…
And the chicken recalls just keep on comingWhile some companies are adding to their chicken recall, two more have joined the fray. Over the last couple weeks, Perdue foods has issued multiple chicken nugget…
Your baby’s diaper may be “dirty” before you even put it on themResearchers in France recently conducted a study on toxins found in disposable diapers. The tests returned some surprising and alarming results. Glyphosate, a toxin…
Whole Foods issues recall of prepared foods due to salmonella concernsIf you’re a Whole Foods shopper and love their prepared foods section (who doesn’t?), you’re going to want to read this. Whole Foods has recalled…
There’s a blood pressure medicine recall…againWe’re just a few weeks into 2019, and more blood pressure medications have been recalled. This time it’s an expansion of a previous recall. Torrent…
FDA resumes some food inspections, while government shutdown continuesAs the partial government shutdown continues, we’ve now reached almost 30 days, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reversing course and will be conducting…
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker vetoes flame retardant billA bill banning the use of flame retardants in household and children’s products has died on the desk of Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. The bill was sent…
Majority of FDA food inspections halted during government shutdownWe’ve now reached Day 20 of the Federal Government Shutdown. As the impasse between Democrats and Republicans continues, some very important government programs…
Massachusetts flame retardant bill has manufacturers and retailers seeing redWhat happens when a state passes a bill that limits not only the sale, but even the manufacturing of materials using “toxic flame retardants”? Well as you…
ToxicFree Changes You Can Make in Your HomeIs your home toxic? Are you unsure, but worried it may be? If you fall in either category, this is the post for you! Tonya Harris, an Environmental Toxin Expert, is…
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