Finding DDT in backyard chicken eggs led us to discover that some persistent legacy pesticides aren't monitored by USDA organic standards in products either. So it's possible that animal products like eggs, butter, yogurt, milk & lunchmeat could have trace amounts of DDT from soil contamination. We simply won't know unless we test. So we …
DDT Test Results–Vital Farms Eggs
Would you like to know if your eggs were contaminated with banned pesticide DDT? We tested Vital Farms eggs and have some results for you. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst air purifiers, best & worst organic mattresses, & best & worst collagen, now join us as we bring you the test results of one …
DDT–Why I’m Keeping My Backyard Chickens But Throwing All My Eggs Out
Backyard chickens are all the rage, but there are some situations that can arise making their eggs less desirable to eat. Finding persistent banned pesticide DDT breaking down in your soil and inside your backyard eggs would be an example of that. So how do you go about finding out if your land is contaminated with toxic persistent pesticides AND …
Best & Worst Salmon Brands–Smoked, Frozen, Canned & Prepared
With millions of species of fish in the sea, it's odd that we only have certain types of seafood in the grocery store. One of the most popular, salmon, is a testament to that uniformity. But since salmon is so high in omega-3 fatty acids, it's incredibly popular and very nutritious. But which salmon products are the premium quality & best? …
Best & Worst Baby Crib Mattresses 2020
Are you getting the baby's room ready right now? One of the most important things you will purchase is the baby crib mattress. But which ones are the safest for your vulnerable little infant? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best & worst organic mattresses (for adults), best & worst air purifiers, & safest infant car …
Best & Worst Hummus & Chickpea Brands of 2020
Hummus is a gift from the Middle East linking us to the taste of places like Israel and Jordan. As vegan cuisine, it can be eaten by all religions in a metropolitan city like Tel Aviv with Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist & Druze. Currently, the world's largest consumers of hummus are the United States and the Middle East. But how healthy are all these …
Best & Worst Shower Head Filters for Ridding Water of Toxins 2020
When you start to take your water quality seriously, you'll end up wanting to use a water filter for your drinking water because most water districts have at least some contaminants above the public health goal. That doesn't necessarily mean anything illegal is happening, but it means you could be putting some family members at risk if they have a …
Best & Worst Ceramic Cookware in 2022
Ceramic cookware is mega-popular as a cooking surface in many kitchens. After consumers got wind that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) coatings like Teflon were not safe in cookware, ceramic cookware became more advantageous and demand increased. But this increase in demand for ceramic cookware has also created an industry that is …
2024 Best HEPA & HEPA-Like Air Purifiers–Smoke, Dust, Pollen, & Microbes
What is the best HEPA or HEPA-Like air purifier in 2024 to clean up airborne contaminants such as smoke, dust, pollen, & microbes? You need a system that can handle indoor air quality issues like microbes, ultrafine particles, & allergens in large rooms? Mamavation investigates the air purifier industry looking for how they handle airborne …
Vanlife: 5 Sustainable and Non-Toxic Features
What's it like to forgo living in a house or apartment and instead live in a van? People across the United States are doing for several reasons like to save money, enjoy traveling, and be able to pick up and move when they please. But there are some couples, like Ashlee Rowland and her husband who are also ensuring their lifestyle is more …
Best & Worst Non-Toxic Bath Bombs
One of the best forms of relaxation is a long, hot, luxurious bath. More recently, bath bombs have become a favorite trend for bath lovers. But which ones are the safest for your health? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you investigations like best & worst organic mattresses, best & worst cookware, and best & worst soaps & body …
Best Prenatal Vitamins w/ Least Pesticides & Plasticizers
It's more important than ever to choose the best prenatal vitamin when you are pregnant. Getting enough folic acid during pregnancy is imperative to reduce the risk of autism says a new study. But there's a problem--Mamavation found widespread phthalate contamination within the prenatal supplement industry. So which brand of prenatals are the …