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Toxic Flame Retardants in Children's Products
High levels of toxic flame retardants have been found in children's products containing foam, like car seats, nursing pillows, and mattress pads. Manufacturers don't have to disclose whether their products contain these harmful chemicals, so you can't tell if your foam contains them. Citizen Science Corps to the rescue!
The first Citizen Science Corps project will conduct a survey of new and used children's products that contain foam to determine if they have toxic flame retardants in them.
Citizen scientists are invited to submit foam samples. Click here to read more about preparing and sending your sample.
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Toxic chemicals pervasive in baby products sold in Michigan
Michigan families participated in a study of products designed for newborns, babies, and toddlers which found that 80 percent of products tested contained chemical flame retardants that, while legal, are considered toxic or lack adequate health safety data, according to a peer-reviewed study published in the Environmental Science & Technology Journal. Items tested included car seats, nursing pillows, changing pads, crib wedges, bassinet mattresses and other items made with polyurethane foam.
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