Highly toxic chemicals like lead, mercury, PFAS, TCE and BPA do not belong in food. We shouldn't be exposed to toxic chemicals at any level, especially these toxic chemicals that are common in the food supply chain. #WhereIsFDA

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EDF applauds U.S. EPA's final national drinking water standard for multiple forever chemicals. 👏 'EPA’s action today is the most significant step to date to safeguard #publichealth from these pernicious forever chemicals.”

Full press release here: edf.org/media/edf-appl…

When you think about ways to stay healthy — eating right probably makes the list. Exercising and getting enough sleep are important too.

But what about checking to see if any toxic chemicals are being emitted near your home?
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Methylene chloride has long been known to be a carcinogen...said Dr. Maria Doa, senior director of chemical policy for EDF, one of five groups and individuals behind two food and color additive petitions sent to the FDA in November. cnn.it/3xhuM0z

Don't miss out on the LSLR Collaborative's webinar happening TODAY at 2:00 pm (ET) to learn about effective community outreach strategies for on lead service line replacement. Register here: bit.ly/3TuPv8P #GetTheLeadOut

Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is an endocrine disrupting chemical used in many household plastics and the lining of canned foods– but it shouldn’t be. With Molly Jong-Fast, Sarah Vogel of EDF Safer Chemicals explains the health risks of BPA exposure.

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪! Want to communicate effectively on lead service line replacement in your community? Join LSLR Collaborative's webinar on April 4 at 2:00 pm (ET) to learn outreach strategies & hear community success stories #GetTheLeadOut bit.ly/3TuPv8P

The European Commission is getting ready to ban most uses of #BPA in food-contact materials. But @FDAFood is still sitting on our 2022 petition asking them to rescind approvals for some BPA uses & set strict limits on others. Why? Learn more: bit.ly/3P28GFo #ToxicFreeFoodFDA

How much lead is too much in your kids’ snacks? @UnleadedKids explains why Codex’s proposed limit is not enough to protect young ones & FDA needs to set tighter limits. #GetTheLeadOut #NoSafeLevelOfLead Read more: bit.ly/43ezWql

Did you know there could be cancer-causing additives in your decaf coffee or your beer? EDF & our partners are demanding FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) remove the approvals of 4 known carcinogens that may be in your food or beverages. Learn more: bit.ly/48JRQm0
#ToxicFreeFoodFDA

This is fantastic news! Lead is especially harmful to children. It doesn’t belong in our water. But lead pipes are ubiquitous in many Rust Belt cities. This investment is a down payment on a healthier future for all of us.
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We need a better way to measure risks from toxic chemicals. That’s why EDF developed the Chemical Exposure Action Map so you can see releases of toxic chemicals that cause multiple health harms – & drive meaningful action. Use this tool & urge U.S. EPA to act: chemicalactionmap.edf.org

Across our nation, up to 10 million homes and thousands of schools are receiving water through toxic lead pipes.

We are taking action to deliver clean drinking water for everyone by removing every lead pipe in America.

Look all the facilities emitting millions of pounds every year of the EPA's highest priority toxic chemicals that are linked to cancer, developmental harm and asthma are outside the Arrow

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Funding to clean up America's water is pouring in. VP Harris announced a big investment from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will help states remove old lead pipes. Pittsburgh, where today’s announcement was made, could be free of lead pipes in just 2 years!

EDF commends Attorney General James (NY AG James) and the coalition of 20 attorneys general for urging FDA to protect babies and young children nationwide from lead and other toxic metals in baby food. It is crucial that FDA act now. Read the full press release here:…

Check out EDF's 𝙑𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙨 1-year update on the 2023 catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio! U.S. EPA is considering phasing out #VinylChloride , a toxic chemical the train was carrying. #SaferChemicals #PVC bit.ly/49nfUvB

Did you know there could be cancer-causing additives in your decaf coffee or your beer? EDF & our partners are demanding FDA FOOD (Ctr for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition) remove the approvals of 4 known carcinogens that may be in your food or beverages. Learn more: bit.ly/48JRQm0
#ToxicFreeFoodFDA

Check out unleadedkids inaugural blog post: 'Lead in Baby Food and in Faucets—New Year Means Good News'!

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