Baby Food & Heavy Metals
95 percent baby food tested contains toxic chemicals that harm kid’s brains * What it means for babies’ health: The chemicals found in baby food –
November 18, 2021
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BPA (Bisphenol-A)
What is BPA? Bisphenol-A, or BPA for short, is a common chemical found in many consumer products such as the plastics used to make baby
November 5, 2021
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Lead
When it comes to chemicals, lead has one of the strongest links to neurological harm. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause learning disabilities,
October 12, 2021
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Amalgam (mercury) dental fillings
Pregnant women, children and people with neurological disorders need access to mercury-free dental fillings. Like lead, mercury is a neurotoxin that can harm children’s brains.
September 22, 2021
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Burger King, it’s time to get rid of toxic PFAS!
PFAS chemicals are used in some food packaging to make it grease-resistant. PFAS have been linked to increased risk for certain cancers, damage to the
June 2, 2021
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PFAS Chemicals
PFAS chemicals are contaminating water supplies across the US, adding to known neurotoxins in water like lead and arsenic. PFAS chemicals are linked to all sorts
August 4, 2020
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Chemicals in Food
Early-life exposure to phthalates is linked to lower IQ, ADHD, behavior issue and even autism and these harmful chemicals are in our food. Parents need Kraft
March 9, 2020
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Pesticides
Multiple studies show that even low levels of chlorpyrifos and other organophosphates, or OP pesticides, can permanently damage children’s cognitive skills. Prenatal OP pesticide exposure
August 7, 2019
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Dollar Tree is Thriving During the Pandemic, but is Still Not Removing Toxic Chemicals Fast Enough
While many businesses are struggling due to the pandemic, discount stores like Dollar Tree are thriving. According to numbers the company made public at the
February 13, 2019
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Calling on Dollar Stores to Sell Safe Products
We believe all families have a right to affordable and safe products. That is why the LDA is proud to be a member of the
February 13, 2019
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