Household Items

Sore back, huh? Blisters on your feet again? A recent breakout — even though you’re way past puberty?

EPA Science Panel Says Teflon Chemical 'Likely' Cause of Cancer

Expert Panel Urges EPA to Strengthen Safety Review of Teflon Chemical
Majority Calls Widespread Pollutant "Likely Human Carcinogen"
UPDATE: On January 30, the EPA posted its outside panel's draft report suggesting that the Agency strengthen its study of the Teflon chemical PFOA and call it a "likely" human carcinogen. On February 15, the Agency will meet with its outside panel by phone to discuss this important recommendation. The meeting notice is available online at

Toxic Household Items

We all know that old saying “curiosity killed the cat”. Unfortunately, they really are rather curious creatures, and can end up at the veterinary hospital because of exposure to household poisons.