Archive for toxins

Laundry soap packet explodes, toddler could lose vision

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012

A Vancouver, Washington mother rushed her toddler son to the emergency room on Friday after he grabbed a laundry soap pack and squeezed it, causing the pack to explode in his face. The child’s mother, Cahterine Valach, says she had only turned her back for a moment when her son, Cartyr Jones, grabbeda  Purex Ultra-Pack ... read more »

Organic baby formula may contain high levels of arsenic, says study

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

Many infant formulas labeled as ‘organic’ substitute high fructose corn syrup with organic brown rice syrup, but researchers caution that the brown rice syrup alternative may contain as much as 30 times more arsenic than its corn syrup counterpart. While many formula feeding parents are drawn to ‘organic’ baby formula as a healthier and safer ... read more »

Drinks linked to infertility

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

In a recent scandal, various Taiwanese beverages and supplements have been exposed for illegally containing the chemical DEHP. DEHP is usually used in the manufacturing of plastics, but has previously been added to food products in order to make them appear more visually appealing to consumers. The consumption of large amounts of the chemical has ... read more »