Babies are born pre-polluted with toxic chemicals

Posted on Feb 07 2010 by Daniella Dimitrova Russo
As we reported in December, Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-partisan research organization,  made public a study of unbilical cord blood of American babies. The test found nearly 300 chemicals, including many present in plastic objects such as Bisphenol A (BPA), flame retardants, lead, and PCBs. Sign the petition to safeguard our children These chemicals are increasingly linked to serious...

Babies born already poisoned by BPA, cord blood study shows

Posted on Dec 28 2009 by Manuel Maqueda
A recent news release by Environmental Working Group highlights a study of infant cord blood commissioned by  Rachel’s Network and Environmental Working Group.  This is the first study to detect Bisphenol A (BPA) in umbilical cord blood.   Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical present in plastics and a powerful endocrine disruptor. As we reported in October, a separate study (download full report...