The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away.
Category: Hazardous and Toxic Substances
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F.D.A. Proposes Limits for Lead in Baby Food
The agency estimated that the guidelines could reduce young children’s dietary exposure to lead by about 25 percent.
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At Boucheron, Even Asbestos is Precious
The house’s creative director says Cofalit, commonly used for road building, was an interesting alternative to use in pieces like a high jewelry brooch.
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10,500 Toddler Bottles and Cups Recalled Over Lead Poisoning Risk
Green Sprouts recalled the cups and bottles because the base can break off and expose a piece that contains lead.
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Frustrations Grow Over Company’s Response to Breathing Device Recalls
Lawsuits claim the company, Philips Respironics, knew of problems with its CPAP and other machines long before notifying customers of potential health risks.
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Labor Department Finds 31 Children Cleaning Meatpacking Plants
Packers Sanitation Services, a food safety contractor, hired children as young as 13 to clean dangerous equipment on overnight shifts, the department said. Several suffered chemical burns.
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Big Tobacco Heralds a Healthier World While Fighting Its Arrival
The industry continues to back smoking protections, like this November’s ballot initiative in California that would overturn a law banning tobacco flavors.
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Hair Straighteners May Pose a Small Risk for Uterine Cancer, Study Finds
A national study suggests a link to this particular cancer among women who reported frequent use of the chemical products.