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Buyers beware: Turmeric products are often contaminated with lead

April 16, 2024 - contaminated products and fined sellers.

According to the study, these methods worked very well. Researchers shared that the "proportion of market turmeric samples containing detectable lead decreased from 47 percent pre-intervention in 2019 to 0 percent in 2021."

The successful elimination of lead from turmeric also had an immediate and significant effect on blood lead levels in the affected populations, with blood lead levels decreasing to "a median of 30 ...

Recalled children's Tylenol products were knowingly contaminated, says FDA

a long time ago - Recalled children's Tylenol products were knowingly contaminated, says FDA

To the FDA, it's all just "theoretical"

The FDA may not even hold McNeil responsible for its gross negligence

Can any children's medicines be trusted?

Most children's medicines are filled with chemical toxins anyway

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Large number of cosmetic skin-lightening products contaminated with mercury

January 23, 2014 - Large number of cosmetic skin-lightening products contaminated with mercury

Thursday, January 23, 2014 by: L.J. Devon, Staff WriterTags: cosmetic products, mercury contamination, heavy metal toxicity

Unprecedented levels of mercury found in anti-aging creams from around the world

New report shows products exceeding mercury standards 10,000 to 1

California University tests 549 skin creams from around the world

Reports of mercury toxicity from skin creams

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Whole Foods selling protein products containing toxic heavy metals: new video reveals clean vs. contaminated products

a long time ago - Whole Foods selling protein products containing toxic heavy metals: new video reveals clean vs. contaminated products

Monday, May 12, 2014by Mike Adams, the Health RangerTags: Whole Foods, toxic heavy metals, poison retailer

Grassroots action campaign being formed against Whole Foods for selling poison to its customers

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Watch out – These 5 everyday products may be contaminated with plastics

March 05, 2019 -

From beer to tea bags, seemingly harmless everyday items may contain minute traces of plastics. If you thought that you were “safe” from microplastic pollution because you have been refraining from eating seafood, think again. Here are some items that may be coating your insides with plastic.Beer

A 2018 study published in PLOS ONE revealed that certain beer brands that used tap water from the Great Lakes had anthropogenic debris (mostly fibers that were between 0.1-5 mm ...

85% of tampons, feminine hygiene products contaminated with cancer-causing glyphosate

July 27, 2016 -

Tampons made from certain synthetic fibers have been found to harbor harmful, pathogenic bacteria and release amounts of toxic chemicals into the human body that are substantial enough to have killed or injured over a thousand women. The Organic Consumers Association has even reported that a 1975 memo from Proctor and Gamble revealed that their Rely tampons contained cancer-causing agents and that the product altered the natural state of the vagina. The organization also notes ...

85% of tampons, feminine hygiene products contaminated with cancer-causing glyphosate

July 27, 2016 -

Tampons made from certain synthetic fibers have been found to harbor harmful, pathogenic bacteria and release amounts of toxic chemicals into the human body that are substantial enough to have killed or injured over a thousand women. The Organic Consumers Association has even reported that a 1975 memo from Proctor and Gamble revealed that their Rely tampons contained cancer-causing agents and that the product altered the natural state of the vagina. The organization also notes ...

85% of tampons, feminine hygiene products contaminated with cancer-causing glyphosate

July 27, 2016 -

Tampons made from certain synthetic fibers have been found to harbor harmful, pathogenic bacteria and release amounts of toxic chemicals into the human body that are substantial enough to have killed or injured over a thousand women. The Organic Consumers Association has even reported that a 1975 memo from Proctor and Gamble revealed that their Rely tampons contained cancer-causing agents and that the product altered the natural state of the vagina. The organization also notes ...

California Costco recalls 40,000 pounds of salmonella-contaminated cooked chicken products

October 16, 2013 - California Costco recalls 40,000 pounds of salmonella-contaminated cooked chicken products

Wednesday, October 16, 2013 by: Bri JacksonTags: salmonella contamination, cooked chicken, Costco

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Lax regulations allow cosmetics industry to sell products contaminated with infectious pathogens

February 03, 2016 - Lax regulations allow cosmetics industry to sell products contaminated with infectious pathogens

Wednesday, February 03, 2016 by: Julie Wilson staff writerTags: cosmetics industry, bacterial infections, lax regulations

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Texas sues 3M and DuPont for deceptive marketing of PFAS-contaminated household products

December 13, 2024 -

The State of Texas is taking direct action against companies like 3M and DuPont, accusing them of misleading consumers about the dangers of so-called "forever chemicals" in everyday household products. Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading the charge, aiming to hold these corporations accountable for years of deceptive practices that put the health of Texans at risk.

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of synthetic chemicals ...

Cancer-causing chemical detected in 78 sunscreens, FDA petitioned to recall contaminated products

July 13, 2021 - contaminated products. A month later, the agency issued a nationwide recall of scented hand sanitizers after finding substantial amounts of methanol, acetaldehyde and benzene in them. The lab is now hoping for the same outcome for sunscreens and after-sun care products that contain benzene.

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Why cosmetics laws need a makeover: Contaminated personal care products are harming consumers

March 12, 2018 - contaminated products are coming in as imports from China. The overall number of contaminated products has also increased dramatically over the past half-decade, jumping in frequency by nearly 80 percent.

Statistics gathered in 2016 found that as many as 15 percent of all imported personal care products that were inspected had "adverse findings" in terms of their chemical content. Some 20 percent of the products tested by the FDA in its own labs had similar ...

Here are the top 10 Ohio agricultural products that might be contaminated with dioxins

February 22, 2023 -

The threat of dioxin contamination in Ohio and Western Pennsylvania agriculture is nothing to scoff at, based on what has transpired. The following 10 food crops have the most acreage in Ohio, and could be the most at-risk in terms of dioxin contamination:

Is food grown in northeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania still safe to consume?

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Dove’s ‘natural’ beauty products contaminated with cancer causing chemicals, fake dyes and toxic fragrances

December 06, 2016 -

The desperate need for the perfect body makes us buy the same products these models are promoting in the hopes it will make us flawless and beautiful like them. Unlike most other companies, Dove uses ‘real people’ in their campaigns, which makes us feel much better about the way we look.

This is one of the main reasons why people opt for Dove products that offer real and genuine beauty made from natural components. Or that is what they claim. In truth, Dove isn’t any ...

Dove’s ‘natural’ beauty products contaminated with cancer causing chemicals, fake dyes and toxic fragrances

December 06, 2016 -

The desperate need for the perfect body makes us buy the same products these models are promoting in the hopes it will make us flawless and beautiful like them. Unlike most other companies, Dove uses ‘real people’ in their campaigns, which makes us feel much better about the way we look.

This is one of the main reasons why people opt for Dove products that offer real and genuine beauty made from natural components. Or that is what they claim. In truth, Dove isn’t any ...

Dove’s ‘natural’ beauty products contaminated with cancer causing chemicals, fake dyes and toxic fragrances

December 06, 2016 -

The desperate need for the perfect body makes us buy the same products these models are promoting in the hopes it will make us flawless and beautiful like them. Unlike most other companies, Dove uses ‘real people’ in their campaigns, which makes us feel much better about the way we look.

This is one of the main reasons why people opt for Dove products that offer real and genuine beauty made from natural components. Or that is what they claim. In truth, Dove isn’t any ...

Hidden dangers: Cocoa products found to be contaminated with high levels of cadmium and lead

December 15, 2024 -

Dark chocolate has long been celebrated for its rich flavor and potential health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, it is often touted as a superfood that can support overall well-being.

But a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has revealed a troubling side to dark chocolate: Many store-bought brands are contaminated with heavy metals like lead and cadmium. (h/t to Edition.CNN.com)

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Hidden dangers: Cocoa products found to be contaminated with high levels of cadmium and lead

December 15, 2024 -

Dark chocolate has long been celebrated for its rich flavor and potential health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, it is often touted as a superfood that can support overall well-being.

But a recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has revealed a troubling side to dark chocolate: Many store-bought brands are contaminated with heavy metals like lead and cadmium. (h/t to Edition.CNN.com)

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FDA warns consumers to throw away cheap cinnamon products that are heavily contaminated with LEAD

March 14, 2024 -

Multiple brands of cinnamon test high for LEAD

The lead levels are significant across multiple cinnamon brands, including: the La Fiesta brand sold by La Superior and SuperMercados; Marcum brand sold by Save A Lot stores; MK brands sold by SF Supermarket; Swad brand sold by Patel Brothers; El Chilar brand sold by La Joya Morelense; and Supreme Tradition brand sold by Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores. The lead levels ranged from 2.03 to 3.4 parts per million, which is more ...