A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.
Category: Hazardous and Toxic Substances
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Will a Ban on Bromated Flour Change New York Bagels and Pizza?
Bromated flour, which makes breads and crusts stretchy and springy (and cheap), is among the carcinogens forbidden in pending state legislation.
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Supreme Court Sides With Couple in Case Involving Baby Food Sold at Whole Foods
The court agreed to revive a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed that tainted baby food purchased at Whole Foods had sickened their young son.
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‘Punched in the Face’ by a Rail Disaster, an Ohio Town Fights Its Way Back
Residents and officials are still trying to revitalize East Palestine nearly three years after a derailment and chemical burn.
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A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
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Johnson & Johnson Sued in U.K. Over Baby Powder Cancer Claims
More than 3,000 people in Britain have joined a lawsuit accusing the company of knowing that its baby powder contained carcinogenic fibers, including asbestos.
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In Brooklyn, a Health-Inspired Rowhouse Renovation
The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.
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Is ‘Reef-Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?
Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.
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The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial
The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.
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Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns
The voluntary recall was prompted after routine testing. It is the second such recall recently of baby food over possible lead contamination.
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France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.
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Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Parts of Europe Over High Levels of Chlorate
Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.