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 …
Children’s Multivitamins Tested for Pesticides, PFAS, Phthalates, & Heavy Metals
What are the safest children's multivitamins available with the lowest amount of toxic contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS "forever chemicals," and phthalates? We asked our audience what children's multivitamins they were giving their kids and we sent the top nine products off to different EPA-certified laboratories to check. The …
Nursing Bras Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Does your nursing bra contain indications of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals?” Mamavation was asked that question by our audience and the only way to find out was to send the nursing bras used by our audience to the lab. So that is what we did in our latest consumer study on indications of PFAS. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best …
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 …
Safest Non-Toxic Ice Cream Makers — Small Kitchen Appliance Guide
When it's summertime and hot, frozen desserts like ice cream or gelato can be just a few moments away when you have your own non-toxic ice cream maker. But which ice cream makers have the safest food contact materials? This is not easily answered. Mamavation reached out to the most popular ice cream makers to understand what materials they are made …
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. …