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Study Finds PFAS in All Tested Commercially Available Plant-Based Protein Supplements

Mycotoxins, PAHs, and other contaminants were also detected. The researchers concluded that plant-based protein supplements may contain chemical contaminants from environmental exp...

Revised contaminant norms strengthen food safety standards

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India FSSAI notification on the Food Safety and Standards Contaminants Toxins and Residues Amendment Regulations 2026 amendments represen...

USDA, HHS, EPA Reaffirm Collaboration to Tackle Chemical Contaminants in Food

The Memorandum of Understanding expands interagency collaboration on food contaminant monitoring, including for toxic heavy metals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), u...

The Contamination You Can’t See May Be Your Biggest Risk

There Are Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Your Drinking Water Because 30,000 Factories Dump PFAS Waste Right Into the Sewer...

July 15, 2026 | by Organic Consumers Association PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of thousands of man-made chemicals used in nonstick cookware, waterproof...

Addressing the Global Challenge of PFAS Contamination

Commonly found in a wide array of products, from non-stick pans to firefighting foams, PFAS are valued for their resistance to heat, water, and oil.

Ban Toxic Sludge from Farmland

August 5, 2026| by Organic Consumers Association Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” are a class of highly toxic man-made fluorinated chemicals used...

FDA Calls On Infant Formula Industry to Safeguard Against Contaminants Introduced Through Supply Chains

Water Distillers: The Ultimate Solution for Removing Contaminants!

Clean water is essential for health, cooking, and everyday life. But with pollutants like heavy metals, bacteria, and chemicals lurking in tap water, ensuring purity can be a chall...

Ep. 221. Dr. Alex LeBeau: The Science Behind Food Contaminant Testing

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak to exposure scientist and toxicologist Dr. Alex LeBeau about the generation, interpretation, and responsible communication of food...

Consumer Reports Finds ‘Concerning’ Acrylamide Levels in Popular Snacks Eaten by Kids, But Low Heavy Metals

Of the 21 popular packaged children’s snacks, 14 contained at least one contaminant at levels Consumer Reports considered concerning. Conversely, testing also showed generally low...

Trump Officials Kill Proposed Rules for PFAs-Contaminated Sewage Fertilizer

July 20, 2026 | Source: The Guardian | by Tom Perkins The Trump administration has killed the regulatory review of sewage sludge contaminated with Pfas and spread on farmland as f...

Arsenic 133 times above legal level found in Aughinish Alumina groundwater

Water testing reports from Co Limerick refinery show more than half its wells and streams contain contaminated water breaching Irish rules

EU Expands Maximum Levels for Three Contaminants in Infant and Baby Foods

Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 expands MLs for 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and glycidyl fatty acid esters, and Regulation (EU) 2026/1890 establishes new MLs for furan, 2-methylfura...

Forever Chemicals in the U.S.: A Comprehensive Look at PFAS Contamination and the Fight to Regulate It

July 15, 2026 | Source: Organic Consumers Association | by Alexis Baden-Mayer The Environmental Protection Agency has a comment period open on its intent to stop monitoring drinki...

Updated MOU between USDA, HHS, and EPA Addresses Drug Residues, Pesticide Residues, and Chemical Contaminants in Food

Your Guide to PFAS: Forever Chemicals and What to Do About Them

September 9, 2026| by Organic Consumers Association PFAS or “forever chemicals” are now one of the most widespread and serious public health concerns of our time. Understanding wh...

Driscoll’s Strawberries Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Lawsuit Claims

The world’s largest berry distributor promises ‘only the finest’—but now it’s being sued for selling conventional strawberries tainted with 8 pesticide-linked PFAS.

Personal Care Products Are Awash in Unlabeled Toxic Chemicals, Study Finds

August 23, 2026 | Source: The Guardian | by Tom Perkins Common personal care products widely contain unlabeled toxic chemicals, results from a new peer-reviewed study suggest. The...

Undisclosed and Potentially Harmful Chemicals Found in Many "Non-Toxic" Cosmetics and Cleaning Product...

Learn how common undisclosed chemicals are, challenging “non-toxic” and “hypoallergenic” label claims.

Contamination claims made against county before public defenders evacuated

Years before an attorney alleged the public defenders’ building was contaminated with a toxic chemical, a lawsuit made similar claims about another county building.

Four emerging risks identified in EFSA report

Bongkrekic acid and the illegal use of a substance to give the appearance of fish freshness were examples of emerging risks discussed in a recent report about problems in Europe in...

Sewage contamination detected in 68% of water samples near Bhopal gas tragedy site, activists claim

Activists alleged that the supply of contaminated water was creating a situation in the area similar to Indore’s Bhagirathpura, where government-supplied sewage-contaminated water...

GAO Examines Microplastics Sources, Health Concerns, and Policy Challenges

A new publication from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined the growing presence of microplastics in the environment and the human body, highlighting ongoing sc...