Do any of your favorite non-dairy powdered creamers contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS "forever chemicals" have been found lurking in many foods. Today, we will find out if they could also be found in non-dairy powdered creamers through independent laboratory testing of PFAS …
Frey Vineyards Independently Tested for Glyphosate — USDA Organic & Biodynamic Wine
Are you looking for wine that is "clean" and free from glyphosate residue? For many years, community members have been asking us to test the USDA organic & biodynamic wine brand Frey Vineyards. So Mamavation sent several organic & biodynamic wines from Frey Vineyards off to our independent EPA-certified lab to put them to the test. You've …
Hidden MSG Ingredients: 90 You Should Avoid
You've seen the signs and labels stating "No MSG" at your favorite take out place or on food in the grocery store aisles, but that warning doesn't mean exactly what you think it does. Here are hidden MSG ingredients you need to avoid. The FDA does not require manufacturers to label these foods MSG unless the “added ingredient” is 99% pure …
Cinnamon Tested for Glyphosate, Lead, & Cadmium — Buying Guide
Does your favorite cinnamon contain traces of the herbicide glyphosate or high amounts of lead or cadmium? This is the question Mamavation was trying to answer for our community when we sent several cinnamon products to an EPA-certified laboratory. After babies all over the country were lead poisoned from the cinnamon inside recalled baby food, our …
Xtrema Cookware — Independent Acid Bath Lead Testing
Xtrema Cookware is very popular, however, we have heard rumors of it containing "dangerous amounts of lead" by other influencers. Over the years, many people have asked us about Xtrema and the lead present inside the cookware. However, having lead present inside the cookware is very different than having lead leach out of the ceramic pans. If lead …
“Band-Aids” & Bandages with Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Report
Do your "band-aids" or bandages have indications of PFAS "forever chemicals" inside the absorbent pad or adhesive flaps? This is exactly what the Mamavation community asked us and we had no idea, so we started testing different bandage products to find out. Mamavation sent several types of bandages off to an EPA-certified lab to ascertain whether …
These 40+ DEET-Free Bug Sprays Will Keep You Toxin & Insect Free
This summer, we seem to be plagued by pests. From my son's overreaction to a simple mosquito bite to a new case of the bubonic plague (yes, the “Black Plague” from the middle ages) and Lyme disease, pests have gotten more dangerous. At a time when most insects are on the decline, the type of insects that can cause harm to humans is on the rise. So …
Glass Measuring Cups Tested for Lead — Buying Guide
Which glass measuring cups are free from lead in the paint and design? After testing glass baby bottles and discovering so many issues with lead, we decided to follow up with XRF testing of glass measuring cups. What are the brands that we recommend? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest salt from heavy metals & …
Best Skincare Products for Acne — Anti-Acne Product Guide
Where are the best skincare products for acne that are also made from non-toxic acne-fighting ingredients? Mamavation ranked close to 200 anti-acne creams, face masks, face wash, exfoliants, and cleansing products. We looked closely at the ingredients they are using with other ingredients used to fight acne. If you want to avoid that breakout …
Safest Baby Bottles Sans Lead & Microplastics — Baby Registry Guide
Where are the safest baby bottles without contamination of lead and microplastics? Mamavation partnered with Eric Ritter from Detectlead.com to analyze glass and plastic baby bottles for lead by using XRF analyzer technology, which is the exact instrumentation used by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to test other types of consumer goods …
Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, …
Stanley Cup Tested For Lead & Cadmium at EPA-Certified Lab
The Stanley Tumbler Stainless Steel Cup is the most popular reusable stainless steel water bottle in the United States, but lately there's been lots worries about it containing dangerous levels of lead. Stanley has issued a statement saying they do contain lead in the sealing dot which is inaccessible to the consumer, but what about the rest of the …