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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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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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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Getting Ready for Baby
LDA is a proud member of the Getting Ready for Baby Campaign. In addition to working with retailers to sell safer products, the campaign offers
February 13, 2019
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Personal Care Products
Are your shampoos and lotions safe to use? Personal care products like shampoos and lotions that we use every day should be free of toxic
February 13, 2019
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EPA & Chlorpyrifos
Update: Big Win on Chlorpyrifos The EPA has banned all food uses of the neurotoxic pesticide chlorpyrifos! “Scientific studies overwhelmingly show that prenatal and early
February 13, 2019
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