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 …
“Gluten-Free” Foods Tested for Glyphosate, Other Pesticides, & Gluten
Which "gluten-free" foods have the least amount of toxic herbicide glyphosate, other pesticides, and gluten? A recent consumer study tested close to 50 "gluten-free" processed food products for several types of pesticides and gluten at the laboratory and Mamavation is about to summarize this study and showcase the brands that did the best and worst …
Coconut Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
Which coconut oils have the least phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals in plastics that find their way into many foods and personal care products. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular coconut oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for several types of phthalates to find out. …
Non-Dairy Powdered Creamer & Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
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 …
Olive Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Buying Guide
Which olive oils have the least amount of phthalate contamination? Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals found in plastics that find their way into many foods and personal care products. To solve this puzzle, Mamavation sent several of the most popular olive oils off to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for several types of phthalates to …
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 …
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 & …
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 …