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Do you need to test for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in your home’s tap water?
Millions of Americans have the harmful “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their tap water, according to federal and state data in EWG’s updated Tap Water Database . But some smaller water systems...

This Mother’s Day, give gifts that pamper – without toxic chemicals
Anyone who wants to celebrate Mother’s Day faces a buffet of gift options – a jazz brunch, breakfast in bed, a family picnic or a solo spa day. Personal care products are another nice idea for...

Arsenic in brown rice: What you should know

What is propyl gallate?
Propyl gallate is a preservative used in foods like chewing gum, meat products, vegetable oil and more. It helps prevent fat and oil from spoiling and is frequently used together with the food...

Fluoride in drinking water: What we know about its safety and risks

The fight for food reform

Safer gifts under $25 for baby showers

Widespread TCE contamination at military bases shows need to keep EPA ban
More than 1,400 active and former military bases in the U.S. have had documented contamination with the cancer-causing chemical trichloroethylene , or TCE, a new EWG review finds. And much of the...

Despite health harm concerns, BHA and BHT remain in food and cosmetics

Beware of the chemical BVO in fruit-flavored drinks

Over 1M New Yorkers could lose protection from toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in tap water

What is propyl paraben?

Best bang for your buck: Foundations under $35

No dyes, no problem: Your favorite snacks will still taste the same without synthetic colors

14 food chemical actions RFK Jr. can take to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
The food we eat should be nourishing and safe. But thousands of chemicals, some of which may be toxic, are allowed in a wide range of products, such as snacks, bread and more.

Tap water truths: Your questions, our answers
We know how important it is to feel confident about the water coming from your tap. That’s why EWG on social media asked you to share your top questions and concerns about drinking water quality.

Today’s special sandwich ingredient: A chemical foaming agent

Consumer Reports testing finds ‘forever chemicals’ in baby formula
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.

What is GRAS?
Food and chemical companies are permitted to approve the use of new potentially harmful additives and other substances in snacks, drinks and more without the Food and Drug Administration’s review and...

The health risks of TCE in the air
Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a toxic volatile organic compound that easily evaporates at room temperature, leading to widespread contamination of the air, both indoors and outdoors, as well as soil...
