Q1113 & Q1114 posts re: Baby on floor hands in mouth dated 4-9-2018
Article today:
"Phthalates are used to make plastics more durable and are found in hundreds of products, such as flooring, plastic packaging and garden equipment.
People consume them by eating and drinking food that have been in contact with phthalate particles, or through inhaling them.
Young children may also ingest them by crawling and touching lots of things and then putting their hands in their mouth. "
HEADLINE October 12, 2021
"Chemicals found in food containers, shampoo and children's toys may contribute to 100,000 early deaths a year among people aged 55-64 in the US, study claims
A study of 5,000 Americans linked phthalates to 107,000 premature deaths
Findings fuel mounting safety concerns about harmful effects of the chemicals
Lead author said it bolsters case for reducing or eliminating the use of plastics"
Sauce, full article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10083457/Chemicals-popular-consumer-products-contribute-100-000-early-deaths-year-US.html