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Many everyday household items contain endocrine disruptors—hormone disrupting chemicals like BPA, phthalates, and PFAS—that can quietly interfere with your body’s natural balance, potentially contributing to fatigue, mood swings, fertility challenges, metabolic issues, and thyroid problems. Common sources you might overlook include plastic food containers, non-stick cookware, conventional cleaning products, air fresheners, laundry detergents and dryer […]
Chobani’s “Only Natural Ingredients” claim on plain Greek yogurt faces scrutiny in the ongoing Wysocki v. Chobani class action lawsuit, filed in April 2025. Independent 2024 tests by PlasticList detected trace phthalates—synthetic plastic chemicals like DEHP and DBP—in the yogurt, likely leaching from packaging, which plaintiffs argue misleads consumers expecting purely natural products free of […]
Phthalates, plasticizers in cosmetics, food packaging, and personal care products, act as endocrine disruptors linked to health risks. Exposure occurs via ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact, with higher levels in pregnant women and children. Key biomarkers—urinary metabolites like MEHP, MEHHP, MEOHP, MBP, MEP, and MiBP—are measured using HPLC/MS/MS to assess daily intake and chronic exposure. […]
Phthalates like DEHP, DBP, and BBP are toxic chemicals added to plastics to make them flexible. They leach from food packaging, wrappers, and PVC tubing into everyday foods, especially high-fat items like dairy, processed meats, and fast food. These hormone disruptors cause endocrine disruption, reproductive issues, developmental problems in kids, obesity, and heart disease risk. […]
A 2025 class action lawsuit claims Chobani’s Greek yogurt contains phthalates, toxic endocrine disruptors that leach from plastic packaging, contradicting its “Only Natural Ingredients” label. Plaintiff Amy Wysocki, who bought the yogurt believing it was free of artificial chemicals, accuses Chobani of false advertising under California’s consumer protection laws. Tests found harmful phthalates like DEHP […]
Synthetic clothing, like polyester, nylon, and spandex, dominates fast fashion but poses health risks. Made from petrochemicals, these fabrics release toxic chemicals such as phthalates, bisphenols, and formaldehyde, which can disrupt hormones, cause skin irritation, and increase risks of diseases like thyroid issues, fertility problems, and cancers. Microplastics from these clothes shed during washing, polluting […]
Synthetic socks, made from polyester, nylon, and spandex, contain toxic chemicals like BPA, phthalates, PFAS, and disperse dyes, posing health risks through skin contact. These substances can cause allergic reactions, itchy skin, eczema, and fungal infections like athlete’s foot. Long-term exposure may lead to endocrine disruption, affecting hormones and increasing risks of infertility, obesity, type […]
Natural and organic fragrances offer significant advantages over synthetic ones for health, the environment, and well-being. Derived from botanical ingredients like essential oils, plant extracts, and resins, they avoid harmful chemicals such as phthalates, parabens, and synthetic musks. These non-toxic, hypoallergenic options nourish skin with jojoba oil, shea butter, and coconut oil, reducing irritations, allergies, […]
Toxic makeup contains harmful ingredients like parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde, lead, and PFAS, which can cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, endocrine disruption, and even cancer. The FDA’s lax regulations allow these chemicals in cosmetics, unlike stricter EU standards. Consumers face risks from bioaccumulation and environmental damage from microplastics and siloxanes. Clean beauty offers safer, non-toxic alternatives, […]
Dust in the home can potentially cause hormonal imbalances due to the presence of substances known as endocrine disruptors. Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the normal functioning of hormones in the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects. There are various endocrine disruptors that may be present in household dust, including: Studies have […]