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FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary phase-out of certain types of grease-proofing agents on paper and paperboard food packaging. These chemicals help prevent grease and oil from seeping through the packaging. Why PFAS in Food Packaging Is a Problem. Yet PFAS are finding their way into our bodies.

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Burger with a Side of Phthalates: New Study Finds Harmful Chemicals in Fast Food Items

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The study , which was published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology , showed that hormone-disrupting chemicals, known as phthalates, were prevalent in a wide range of fast-food items. Related: FDA Announces Slow Phase-Out of Certain PFAS Chemicals Used in Food Packaging. What are Phthalates?

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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In 2022, Januvia was flagged for nitrosamine contamination , a potential carcinogen commonly produced as a byproduct during drug manufacturing. for a 2-pen package (0.6 & 1.2 for a 3-pen package (1.8 for a pack of three pens, each containing 1.5 While sales remain strong, they have been on the decline.

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