March 3rd, 2013 - Jill Ettinger

Surprising news for organic food lovers in the recent issue of the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology: a University of Washington study found high levels of plastic in the bodies of people who refrained from eating food that had been packaged in plastic containers.
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Organic Food (Yes, Organic) Linked to High Chemical Exposure Risk
Tags: Bisphenol-A, BPA, chemicals, Organic, Organic Food, phthalates, plastic, plastic chemicals
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October 29th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Women who regularly use cosmetics to look younger may want to rethink that strategy as new research connects chemicals in cosmetics to an increased risk for early onset of menopause.
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Mascary! Make-up May Cause Early Menopause
Tags: cosmetics, early menopause, make-up, makeup, menopause, phthalates
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August 18th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger

Announcing that it would remove chemicals of concern from its baby products by 2013, the personal care giant Johnson & Johnson is following through on a commitment it made after relentless pressure from health and environmental groups.
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No More Tears (From Toxic Chemicals): Johnson & Johnson Cleans Up Products
Tags: baby shampoo, formaldehyde, johnson & johnson, johnson and johnson, no more tears, parabens, personal care, phthalates, skin care, skincare, toxic chemicals
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September 18th, 2011 - Jill Ettinger

Major chemical companies have been seeking to block the addition of several new categories of chemicals proposed under the Toxic Substances Control Act by the EPA that the agency says could be a threat to humans and the environment.
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‘But Harmful Chemicals Equal American Jobs’ Says Major Chemical Companies
Tags: Bisphenol-A, harmful chemicals, phthalates, toxic chemicals, toxic substance control act
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