Is Shopping at a Grocery Store More Dangerous than Living Next to a Chemical Plant?

Such a headline, though non-sensible, invites curiosity.

Consider this: Compact discs, food cans, toys, dental sealants, beverage bottles contain Bibphenol A (BPA), which uses polycarbonate plastics. Particularly they are used as an interior lining of a can containing food. Laundry detergents, shampoos, household cleaners, latex paints, etc., all contain monyfphenol ethoxylates, which have been associated with reproductive systems. Widely used water, grease and stpain detergents contained in the coatings of nonstick cookware, cardboard food packaging, stain protection added to carpet and clothing, are perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs). Flame retardants, including PBDE, are added to upholstered furniture and mattresses, including many products for babies, plus textiles plastics electronics. Pithalates make plastics more malleable and are found in vinyl shower curtains toys vinyl flooring; we also help emotions penetrate skin often found in cosmetics, fragrances, air fresheners, cleaning products and nail polish. So, where are we? Maybe living next to a chemical plant is less dangerous, but we still have to eat, sleep and live! What about doing so in a safer manner by becoming more aware of environment conditions surrounding us?

-JS

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