Title:
Mother's Milk: Record levels of toxic fire retardants found in American mothers' breast milk
Abstract:
First nationwide tests for chemical fire retardants finds unexpectedly high levels of neurotoxic flame retardants in breast milk. Results confirm other smaller studies. Study notes similarities to persistence, bioaccumulation and toxicity of PCBs. PBDEs are in hundreds of everyday products and are not necessary for fire safety. The most toxic forms are banned in Europe but regulation in the US is non-existant other than limited efforts in California.
Authors:
Sonya Lunder and Renee Sharp
Organization:
Environmental Working Group
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