New research published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals in-depth how deadly per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS, are leaching out of plastic containers and contaminating the food products they contain. Confirming what earlier research also found, the study focused on the tendency of PFAS to contaminate various pesticide products via the plastic storage containers … Continue reading Ketchup, mayo and other common staple foods tainted with toxic PFAS chemicals
Tampons, including “organic” brands, found to contain toxic PFAS (fluorine) chemicals
A new report from the group Mamavation reveals that many popular tampon brands, including a few organic brands, are reportedly contaminated with detectable levels of fluorine in the form of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances). In partnership with EHN.org, Mamavation tested 23 different tampon products in a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-certified lab, five of which tested positive for PFAS … Continue reading Tampons, including “organic” brands, found to contain toxic PFAS (fluorine) chemicals
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 