Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (i.e. PFAS chemicals) are showing up in all sorts of products like period underwear, bamboo flooring, and parchment paper, but what about old-fashioned ketchup? Mamavation sent out 12 store-bought ketchup products to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of PFAS and are reporting back those findings. …
Omega-3s & DHA Tested for Pesticides, PFAS, Phthalates, & Heavy Metals
Which Omega-3s & DHA supplements contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and phthalates? We asked our audience which Omega-3s & DHA supplements they were using, and then sent the top 6 products to different EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant …
Researchers Found Plasticizers, Flame Retardants & UV-Filter Exposure via Mattresses
Scientists found toxic plasticizers, fire retardants, and semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) inside conventional children's mattresses. New research from the University of Toronto shows that many conventional children's mattresses are releasing hormone-disrupting plasticizers (phthalates), flame retardants, UV filters, and other semivolatile …
Non-Toxic Activewear Guide: Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in Workout Leggings & Yoga Pants
Are you looking for non-toxic activewear like workout leggings & yoga pants? Whether you wear your activewear for leisure or for activity at the gym, we aren't judging. But what we ARE judging is the 42 workout legging and yoga pant brands that we sent to an EPA-certified laboratory to test for indications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances …
Clearly Filtered Water Filter Microplastic Testing Results
Does the Clearly Filtered water filter remove microplastics? Mamavation already cleared this filter for superior PFAS "forever chemical" removal, but what about microplastics? To answer this question, we partnered with The Water Map to test our kitchen sink and refrigerator water after installing the Clearly Filtered water filters. You've trusted …
Butter Wrappers & Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Buying Guide
With all this talk of PFAS "forever chemicals" found inside butter wrappers, you may be asking yourself, "Where is the safest butter?" You've already heard that Kerrygold was sued in Superior Court after claiming to have "Pure Irish butter" while also packaging their products in contact wraps containing toxic PFAS "forever chemicals." So which …
Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Found in Deodorants — Guide
Does your favorite deodorant contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, water-resistant, & oil-resistant chemicals in commerce. These chemicals are very useful, but also incredibly persistent and toxic. Mamavation was asked if any deodorants …
Rice Tested for Lead & Arsenic — Guide Compilation
What 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 rice brands …
Basmati Rice Tested for Toxic Arsenic & Lead — Guide (DUPLICATE)
What basmati 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 …
Vitamin D Supplements Tested for Pesticides, Lead, PFAS, & Phthalates
Which Vitamin D supplements (primarily D3 K2 combos) contain the lowest levels of potentially harmful contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals, PFAS “forever chemicals,” and phthalates? We asked our audience which Vitamin D supplements they were using, and then sent the top 11 products to different EPA-certified laboratories for contaminant …
Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Compilation Guide
Who are the safest tea brands without PFAS "forever chemicals?" This is the question that Mamavation has been attempting to answer for you by sending the most popular tea brands to our EPA-certified laboratory to test. After all that testing, which tea brands and tea products do we recommend? You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like (1) …
Mamavation Finds PFAS-Laden Pesticides in Driscoll’s Strawberries
Mamavation tested organic and conventional strawberries from Driscoll's for 500+ types of pesticides at our EPA-certified laboratory and found PFAS-laden pesticides, also known as "forever pesticides," in conventional strawberries. What does this mean, and what should your family do when shopping to ensure your own safety? You've trusted Mamavation …