Arsenic The greatest threat arsenic poses is when it's found in drinking water, food preparation and irrigating food crops. Long-term exposure can lead to several forms of cancer,31 and other research suggests there's an association with neurological effects, diabetes and high blood pressure.32 The health impact of low exposure happens over a long period and has been shown … [Read more...] about EPA allowing toxic chemicals in our drinking water including arsenic, lead and fluoride
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‘It is poison, not water, that comes out of the handpumps’ in Uttar Pradesh, India
Of the total 75 districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP), India, 63 districts have fluoride above the permissible limit and 25 districts are affected by high arsenic, as per May, 2019 data of the UP’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, marked in the map above. (Courtesy: Gaon Connection.com) UP is the largest Indian State, with a population of over 200 million, i.e., equal … [Read more...] about ‘It is poison, not water, that comes out of the handpumps’ in Uttar Pradesh, India
US drinking water gets C minus grade due to toxins including lead, uranium, nitrates, arsenic and more.
Think of it this way: what we don’t know will hurt us. And water — yes, water — is an example of just that. Even at a time of such angry political disputes, you might imagine that, in a wealthy country like the United States, it would still be possible to agree that clean water should be not just a right, but a given. Well, welcome to America 2021. When it comes to basic … [Read more...] about US drinking water gets C minus grade due to toxins including lead, uranium, nitrates, arsenic and more.
Congressional Report: Baby Food Industry Knowingly Sold Products Contaminated With Heavy Metals
A new congressional report released Wednesday revealing the baby food industry has failed to keep products with heavy metals off the shelves spurred calls for federal authorities to enact swift action and tough limits on toxin levels. “This is what happens when you let the food and chemical companies, not the FDA, decide whether our food is safe to eat,” said Scott Faber, … [Read more...] about Congressional Report: Baby Food Industry Knowingly Sold Products Contaminated With Heavy Metals
More Poison Found in Baby Food
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Testing revealed significant levels of cadmium, arsenic, lead and mercury in popular baby foods on your grocery store shelves Documents from Hain Celestial Group, makers of Earth's Best Organic baby food, showed many of the ingredients had arsenic levels as high as 309 parts per billion (ppb) and at least 24 ingredients in the company’s baby food … [Read more...] about More Poison Found in Baby Food
Poison Found in 95% of Baby Food
STORY AT-A-GLANCE A national investigation found 95% of baby foods tested contained the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury. Some also contained the rocket fuel component perchlorate Apple and grape juice, oat ring cereal, macaroni and cheese, puff snacks and rice-based foods had the highest levels of heavy metals Heavy metals are developmental … [Read more...] about Poison Found in 95% of Baby Food
