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Featured Content

  • EWG testimony to the FDA's Science Board

    EWG testimony to Science Board to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the scientific peer-review of the draft assessment of Bisphenol A for use in food contact applications

  • EWG's Guide to Infant Formula and Baby Bottles

    An EWG study reveals that popular brands of liquid infant formula are sold in cans lined with the toxic plastics chemical bisphenol A. Check our guide to learn which brands and packaging to avoid, as well as what to do about nipples, bottles, liners, and water.

  • Tuna Calculator

    Calculate how much tuna you can eat before exceeding the FDA safety limits.

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