December 27, 2022: NCHR strongly urges the FDA to ban the remaining phthalates from materials that have contact with food, and to rigorously enforce this ban. Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that have potential adverse effects for children and adults, such as fertility issues and obesity, and can be detrimental even at low levels of exposure. These toxins are found in many items used in food preparation, contact, and packaging, and can leach out of these products where they can be consumed or inhaled.
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What Are PFAS Chemicals and Why Are They Dangerous?
This article explains where PFAS chemicals are found, the types of medical problems they cause, and how you can reduce your exposure to them
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