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• PFAS, BPA Among Chemicals Targeted in FDA Food Safety Review

  July 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has announced it is launching a food safety review of certain chemicals and additives found in the U.S. food supply, including PFAS and BPA.

• Vermont Lawmakers Vote To Ban PFAS Chemicals in Consumer Products

  May 6, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  Vermont lawmakers are preparing to ban PFAS chemicals from firefighter foam and many consumer products due to their risk to human health and drinking water supplies.

• High Levels Of BPA Exposure Linked To Increased Mortality Risk

  August 18, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that high levels of BPA exposure may increase the chances of death by any causes.

• BPA Exposure Increases Risk Of Childhood Asthma, Researchers Warn

  August 3, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links BPA to an increased risk of asthma among children.

• Side Effects of Bisphenol S (BPS) Similar to Bisphenal A (BPA), But May Have Quicker Impact: Study

  January 10, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that exposure to the widely used chemicals bisphenol-S and bisphenol-A can rapidly decrease heart function.

• BPA Levels In Bodies are Much Higher Than Previously Thought , Researchers Warn

  December 12, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  Previous methods of detecting BPA may have vastly underestimated its presence in the human body, according to the findings of a new study.

• Exposure To BPA In During Pregnancy May Reduce Lung Function in Children: Study

  October 8, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests BPA exposure during pregnancy could lead to children being born with breathing problems.

• Microplastic Particles From Food Packaging End Up Inside People: Study

  October 29, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study's findings suggest most humans have microplastics in them, most likely from the food we eat.

• Dietary Exposure To BPA Can Worsen Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms: Study

  July 10, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds consuming food containing bisphenol A (BPA) can increase symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.

• Environmental Toxin Exposure May Increase Risk Of Brain Development Disorders: Study

  March 27, 2018

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that exposure to commonly used chemicals may interfere with brain development in the unborn.