Toxic Chemicals

• Tampons may have ‘toxic levels’ of lead and arsenic in them, study warns

  Tampons sold under various popular brands may contain toxic metals such as arsenic and lead, according to a recent study out of the University of Berkeley in California.

  Health

  Jul 9
  
• Canada banned these cancer-causing chemicals. But they’re still found in kids toys

  Cancer-causing chemicals were found in more than 87 per cent of tested household products, according to a study out of the University of Toronto.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2023
  
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• Chemical pollutant used in toilet paper found in endangered orcas, study reveals

  The team also found the pollutants were transferred from mother to baby in a pregnant southern resident killer whale whose tissue was analyzed. 

  Environment

  Jan 12, 2023
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• Over a quarter of items sold at Canada’s dollar stores have toxic chemicals: report

  The solder inside some earbuds and toys tested positive for lead levels 8,000 times above the maximum amount that is allowed on the outside of the items.

  Consumer

  Aug 31, 2022
• Simply existing in the workplace is affecting air quality — and your health

  Using scented deodorants, hairspray, cosmetics or even breathing in a space can lead to poor indoor air quality, the study found.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 22, 2019
• Cancer-linked chemicals found in baby blankets, bibs sold in Canada: report

  The study, which looked at products in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., found the chemicals present in 86 per cent of the tested baby bibs and blankets available north of the border.

  Canada

  May 16, 2018
• Cancer-causing chemicals found in household dust in 90% of homes: study

  The chemicals hiding in household dust can cause cancer and lead to other health conditions, according to a new study.

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2016
• 4 new fires spotted in disaster zone of Tianjin explosion

  Four new fires burned Friday within a disaster zone in China's Tianjin port where massive warehouse explosions more than a week ago killed at least 114 people.

  World

  Aug 21, 2015
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• Restaurant that served woman toxic tea could face charges

  The agency investigating how an industrial cleaning solution ended up in a woman's iced tea at a Utah restaurant is forwarding its findings to prosecutors to determine if anyone should be charged.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2014
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• Tips for avoiding toxic chemicals in holiday decorations and gifts

  Do you know what's in the holiday products you buy? It's a question a Canadian environmental group wants consumers and parents to ask this holiday season.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2013