phthalates

Worried About Phthalates: ‘Just Don’t Eat Foods in Boxes’

Worried About Phthalates: ‘Just Don’t Eat Foods in Boxes’

A reporter asked: I was wondering if you could share your thoughts with me about the new study finding phthalates in boxed Mac & Cheese. Should consumers be afraid of just Mac & Cheese, considering phthalates are ubiquitous and found in almost every food we consume? What are your recommendations? Here’s what I said: The […]

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    Worried About Phthalates: ‘Just Don’t Eat Foods in Boxes’

    Worried About Phthalates: ‘Just Don’t Eat Foods in Boxes’

    A reporter asked: I was wondering if you could share your thoughts with me about the new study finding phthalates in boxed Mac & Cheese. Should consumers be afraid of just Mac & Cheese, considering phthalates are ubiquitous and found in almost every food we consume? What are your recommendations? Here’s what I said: The […]

    Toxic Industrial Chemicals Found in 10 Types of Macaroni and Cheese Powders

    Toxic Industrial Chemicals Found in 10 Types of Macaroni and Cheese Powders

    Laboratory testing of 10 varieties of macaroni and cheese products has revealed toxic industrial chemicals (known as phthalates) in the cheese powders of all of the tested items, according to the Coalition for Safer Food Processing & Packaging, a national alliance of leading public health and food safety groups. In recognition of National Macaroni and […]