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Safest Mouth Tape Free From PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Where are the safest mouth tape products free from PFAS "forever chemicals?" This is what our audience asked us and what question we needed to solve. After receiving donations, Mamavation sent some of the most popular brands of mouth tape off to an EPA-certified laboratory looking for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals." You've trusted …
Which Jasmine Rice Products Have the Lowest Arsenic? — Rice Guide
What jasmine rice products can you safely feed your family that have been tested for toxic arsenic, the most common contaminant? Mamavation accepted rice donations from women across the United States and sent them to an independent EPA-certified laboratory to test for arsenic, lead, cadmium & mercury. This consumer study will report how the …
Safest Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens Sans Toxic PFAS Coatings
Are you looking for the safest air fryer or air fryer ovens without PFAS coatings? Truth be told many of the highly-rated “favorite” air fryers on the market contain potentially toxic proprietary nonstick coatings, and/or Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals." But never fret, we looked into all …
Non-Toxic Thermos, Travel Mugs & Tumblers for Hot Beverages
Where can you find the safest non-toxic thermoses, travel mugs, & tumblers without exposure to plastic? In other words, which mugs will help you keep microplastics out of your coffee and tea? Mamavation conducted a materials investigation and reached out to the most popular brands to determine which materials and chemicals are used during …
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 …
Best & Worst Shower Head Filters for Ridding Water of Toxins 2025
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 …
Tuna Tested for Toxic Mercury — Guide
After co-authoring a study in the journal "Toxics" on mercury in tuna products, our audience wanted more specific brand information. Since the study data was blind and did not showcase brand results, we decided to do our own additional testing of all the tuna products consumed by our audience. Which tuna brands are the safest from toxic mercury? …
Safest Sparkling Waters Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you seeking the safest sparkling water without traces of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Seltzer water is a refreshing beverage and healthier option to sugary sodas or other drinks full of high-fructose corn syrup. But which seltzer waters will remain the healthiest after we send them to our EPA-certified laboratory for testing, looking at specific …
Nursing Pads Tested For Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Do your nursing pads contain indications of toxic PFAS, “forever chemicals?” Our audience asked Mamavation that question, and the only way to find out was to send the nursing pads used by our audience to the laboratory. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on indications of PFAS. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like …
Flaxseed Oil Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Shopping Guide
Which flaxseed oils have the least amount of toxic phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastics & fragrances that find their way into many foods and personal care products via contamination. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular flaxseed oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to …
Safest Razors Without PFAS “Forever Chemical” Coatings
Next time you are in the bathroom, you may want to think about getting a new razor to avoid per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances known as PFAS "forever chemicals." Mamavation reached out to the most popular razor companies to inquire about their materials and chemicals used to ensure high quality. What we found was a bit surprising--most razor …