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• Tom’s Natural Kids Toothpaste Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Dangerous Levels of Lead and Arsenic

  February 10, 2025

  Michael Adams

  A lawsuit claims that Tom’s of Maine failed to disclose that its Kids Toothpaste contains levels of lead 4,800% higher than what experts consider unsafe for children.

• Lawsuit Claims Toxic Metals in Parent’s Choice Baby Food Sold at Walmart Caused Autism

  January 29, 2025

  Michael Adams

  An Indiana mother claims her child developed autism due to toxic metals that manufacturers knowingly included in their baby food products.

• FDA Investigation Finds Heavy Metals in Tampons Pose Few Serious Risks for Women

  December 31, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a review of relevant literature, further laboratory investigations are being undertaken by federal regulators to complete a full risk assessment of the menstrual products.

• Dementia Risk Associated With Higher Exposure to Metals: Study

  December 20, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  People exposed to nine different metals scored poorly on tests that measured brain function and also had a higher risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

• FDA Launches Investigation Into Health Risks from Tampons with Heavy Metals

  September 11, 2024

  Michael Adams

  Following a recent report that found many store bought tampons contain heavy metals, federal regulators have launched an investigation to determine whether women face potential health risks from the toxic chemicals.

• Toxic Levels of Lead, Heavy Metals Found in Many Popular Dark Chocolate Products: Study

  September 9, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A recent study warns about high levels of lead and cadmium in many dark chocolate and cocoa products, calling for more investigations to evaluate the potential health risks children and other consumers may face.

• Researchers Found Elevated Levels of Lead, Arsenic and Other Toxic Metals in Tampons: Study

  July 15, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A new study finds high levels of some toxic heavy metals in tampons, which could lead to cancer, infertility, and other health problems in women after chronic exposure.

• Lawmakers Seek Limits on Toxic Metals in Baby Food and Improved Testing Standards

  May 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Legislation has been introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate to create, regulate and enforce limits on toxic metals in baby food products, following the discovery that lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury continue to contaminate popular brands.

• Baby Food Lawsuit Alleges Heavy Metals in Leading Brands Led to Autism Diagnosis

  May 8, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A baby food lawsuit filed by a New York mother claims her daughter developed autism after being fed heavy metal-laden baby food products sold by major food manufacturers.

• Martinelli’s Apple Juice Recall Issued Due to High Levels of Toxic Arsenic

  May 1, 2024

  Grace Muller

  A single lot of Martinelli's apple juice has been recalled after Maryland investigators detected high levels of arsenic, which could increase the risk of cancer and developmental disorders.