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Trace Amounts of Pesticide Found in Ben & Jerry’s Ice CreamWe’ve spoken recently about the attempt to reduce consumer’s exposure to glyphosate, a chemical used in many pesticides. Now, thanks to a report from the Organic Consumers Association (OCA), there…
EPA Decides Not To Ban A Pesticide, Despite Its Own Evidence Of RiskThere are bad decisions, and then there are decisions so baffling they defy logic to the point you can’t believe what you’re actually reading or seeing. The latest decision by…
It's Final: FDA Bans Powdered Gloves in Surgery, MedicineAction that’s been long overdue has finally been taken. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of powdered gloves in surgery and medicine. The ban will finally…
Do You Live Near Toxic Waste? See 1,317 of the Most Polluted Spots in the U.S.Time.com has put together a very helpful new tool. They have created a map of the United States that allows you to view each individual Superfund site in across the…
The 10 Most Common Household Toxins to Avoid While PregnantSpring has arrived! Warming temperatures and blooming followers always seem to be accompanied by pregnancy announcements. It truly is the season of new beginnings. But with those exciting pregnancy announcements,…
High Fructose Corn Syrup Has a New Name – and It’s Sneaking Back Into FoodIt seems like you just can’t keep a bad ingredient down. High Fructose Corn Syrup is back in a big way. And this time it’s got a fancy new name,…
Kimberly-Clark sued over concern that Huggies baby wipes contain dangerous chemicalDo baby wipes marketed as “natural” and “gentle” actually contain a dangerous chemical that can cause vomiting and diarrhea? That question is at the heart of a new class action…
The Toxic Truth Behind Mardi Gras BeadsThe annual Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana is truly something everyone should experience at least once in their life. And with the Mardi Gras beads being sold in…
Candles pose health hazard, experts warnScented candles are used in roughly 70 percent of U.S. households, bring in more than $3 billion dollars annually, and make our homes smell great. They’re also a fire hazard,…
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Spills From Fracking Are Worse Than We ImaginedDebate rages on about just how “safe” fracking is, but don’t let anyone tell you that spills aren’t happening…and at an alarming rate. A new study published in Environmental Science…
Dog’s death from licking toxic bread mould in recycling bin sparks warning to pet owners and parentsStandard and food waste recycling are good for Mother Earth, but they could be harmful to your children or family pet(s) if you don’t take special care of the material(s)…
WARNING: Your Baby's Sophie the Giraffe Toy Might Be Full of MoldThere may be no more popular gift for new parents than Sophie La Girafe, aka Sophie the Giraffe. Created and sold by French toy manufacturer Vulli, the popular teether toy…
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