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FDA Tests Confirm Suspicions about PFAS Chemicals in Food
A recent investigation by the Food and Drug Administration found toxic per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in food, including meat, seafood and dairy products; sweet potatoes; pineapples; leafy greens, and chocolate cake with icing. FDA has yet to make the results of its tests public. But our colleagues at the Environmental Defense Fund […]
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FDA finds surprisingly high levels of PFAS in certain foods – including chocolate cake
As reported by the Associated Press today, at a conference last week in Helsinki, Finland, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) presented the results of three studies it conducted of 16 per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various foods. A friend who attended the conference sent us photos of the poster. The results for […]
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New exhibit explores Bloomington’s connection to Crest toothpaste
Joseph C. Muhler presents toothpaste and toothbrushes to two of the 12,000 young volunteers who took part in tests of a stannous fluoride toothpaste. The Monroe County History Center opened a new exhibit May 21 highlighting Crest toothpaste, which Muhler and two other IU scientists formulated. IU Archives Buy Photos Crest began selling a new […]
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Coal Ash Tracker for Fluoride
Coal Ash Tracker – 25 results for Fluoride Name State Owner Pollutants above safe levels Flint Creek Power Plant AR American Electric Power antimony, arsenic, boron, chromium, fluoride, lead, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, radium, selenium, sulfate General James M. Gavin Plant OH American Electric Power antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, cobalt, copper, fluoride, manganese, molybdenum, nitrate, […]
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David Kennedy, DDS gives us the shocking facts about fluoridation of our water.
This program is a must-listen and should be forwarded to everyone that you care about. Expert David Kennedy, DDS gives us the shocking facts about fluoridation of our water. We’ve been duped into allowing our cities to use our taxes to pay for contaminating our water supply (and the environment) with industrial waste that is […]
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Tenn. Dept. of Health recommends fluoride to help fight tooth decay
Note from the Fluoride Action Network Dr. Kirschke of the Tennessee Department of Health had this opportunity to inform the public of the risks to the fetus when the pregnant woman drinks fluoridated water – but did not use it. The U.S. National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Science (NIH/NIEHS) funded a Mother-Offspring […]
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City of Newport Public Notice: Elevated fluoride levels detected PWS#1592010
(This notice went to the water customers with their June bills) PUBLIC NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Elevated fluoride levels detected PWS# 1592010 City of Newport This is an alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that might affect children under nine years of age. At low levels, fluoride can […]
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Calgary: Anti-Fluoridation group sparks up an old debate
With a report coming out at the end of the month regarding fluoride in our water. An anti-fluoridation group spoke out about the dangers associated with adding toxins to our drinking water. *There is no transcript for this TV report, but you can listen to it at https://www.660citynews.com/video/2019/06/01/funding-freeze-for-new-safe-injection-sites-in-alberta/
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Should Calgary bring fluoridated water back? Council expected to review new study this month
Both sides of Calgary’s fluoride debate are lobbying elected officials as the issue comes up again this summer. Members of Safe Water Calgary hosted an event on Saturday at the Central Library to share studies they say point to the harmful effects of fluoridation. They’re encouraging people to get educated about fluoride and reach out […]
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A Few Issues About Fluoridation
Issues of public health ought to be of deep concern to everyone. There are a few fundamental issues about the use of fluoride in our public waters we all should take a position on. Until these issues are addressed, not an ounce of fluoride ought to be added to our public water supply. The Issue […]
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