Phthalates
Harmful Chemicals and Plastic Matter in Food Linked to Risk of Chronic Diseases in MenExperts noted that the presence of such chemicals in the body was mainly due to consuming foods contained in plastics.
- Exposure to Plastic Chemicals During Pregnancy Can Increase Child's Asthma Risk
A new study suggests that exposure to the toxic chemicals in plastic during pregnancy can increase your child's risk of developing asthma.
- Is Plastic Food Packaging Dangerous?
The phthalate chemicals used in packaging are banned in some countries and have been blamed for many ailments. So should you ban them from the house?If you've had to fight though plastic packaging to get ...
- A Dangerous Chemical Lurking in Your Fast Food
Junk food addicts, take note! People who consume more fast food are exposed to higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals known as phthalates, a new study has warned.
- Harmful Chemicals in Your Everyday Food Are Making You Gain Weight
Levels of phthalates -- class of industrial chemicals used to make food packaging materials, tubing for dairy products and other items used in the production of fast food.
