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Category: Articles

Phthalates in pills? What’s next?

Posted on: Jul 23, 2009

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Just when you think you’ve got it covered in terms of avoiding phthalates, you find out there’s something else to worry about (seriously, is there anything that doesn’t have phthalates or BPA?). An article via the Daily Green reports of a new study that found over the counter tablets contain enough phthalates to increase your [...]

How Eden started using BPA free cans

Posted on: Jul 17, 2009

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I saw this article floating around on Twitter and I thought it was interesting. Eden Foods, is currently the only company that uses BPA free cans for their beans. Because of this, we exclusively use only Eden’s beans in this house (and we go through a lot of them, making this an expensive, but well [...]

Bisphenol-A: How Much Evidence Do We Need?

Posted on: Jun 25, 2009

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I was going to let this slide but I’ve heard the same few phrases a few times and now I’m thoroughly annoyed. These phrases include things like “activist hysteria” and “BPA has been around for 60 years, don’t you think the FDA would have taken notice if it was harmful?” and “activists in the blogosphere [...]

Manufacturers Who Use BPA are Getting Scared

Posted on: May 31, 2009

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There’s been a bevy of articles floating around this week about meetings being held by manufacturers of cans and soda products. They’re concerned because of the public concerns regarding Bisphenol-A (BPA). Including the makers of Coca-Cola and Campbell. If you aren’t already aware, soda cans as well as the majority of canned food is lined [...]

BPA, Melamine, now Perchlorate? What’s Next?

Posted on: Apr 3, 2009

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Editor Note: Please read this article carefully before emailing us to slap us on the hand for recommending breastfeeding. We in no way suggest that below. Perchlorate is found in breastmilk due to that chemical contaminating drinking water. Our problem is with the chemical in general and while you may have less exposure through breastfeeding [...]

Long Island’s Suffolk County 1st to Ban BPA in Children’s Products

Posted on: Apr 3, 2009

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I’m so proud. The county I grew up in is the first county in the country to put a ban on BPA in childrens products. Considering Suffolk County has one of the highest cancer rates in the country, this is something they didn’t want to fool around with I suppose. Take no chances as I [...]

Formaldehyde and 1,4 Dioxane in Baby Care Products

Posted on: Mar 13, 2009

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The Green-Internet is already buzzing about a new report that came out regarding toxic chemicals in childrens and baby skin care products. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics published a press release yesterday outlining their findings from independent studies and some tips on what to do. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested dozens mainstream baby care [...]

SC Johnson phasing out phthalates in all products

Posted on: Mar 12, 2009

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This came across the newswire this morning and I thought I’d share it. SC Johnson company, the makers of many family and household products is taking the initiative to not only phase out all phthalates from all products, but going one step further in creating three different means to let their consumers know the ingredient [...]

BPA Banned in New York’s Suffolk County

Posted on: Mar 5, 2009

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I just saw this once I had a chance to sit down and catch up on some news reading. The Associated Press reported that lawmakers in Long Islands Suffolk County have voted on approving a ban on baby products containing BPA: GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers in a Long Island county have voted to [...]

Friday Link Roundup

Posted on: Feb 27, 2009

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Happy Friday SafeParents! Life has been busy for us (and hormonal… thank you pregnancy) but before the weekend came I wanted to share some finds with you that I’ve bookmarked this week. Grist.org: A Review of Six Green laundry Detergents: I found this article this week and was thrilled to see such a well put [...]

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