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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Policy
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works hard to advocate for federal and state policies for safer products, clean air, soil and water. We believe no one
June 28, 2018
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Toxic Threats: Brain Development
Chemicals and Categories of Chemicals Known to Harm Brain Development Approximately 3,000 chemicals are produced at more than one million pounds per year. Of these
June 28, 2018
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Project TENDR
Project TENDR is a unique collaboration of leading scientists, health professionals and children’s and environmental advocates. We came together in 2015 out of concern over
April 10, 2017
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