#consumer-health

#consumer-health

Research has shown that synthetic fabrics, particularly from fast fashion retailers, are often treated with a range of hazardous chemicals - including dyes containing heavy metals such as lead, antimicrobial agents, and anti wrinkle treatments - that can cause allergic reactions such as skin irritation or respiratory issues in some people. If you have had an allergic reaction, or more serious health effects, that you suspect have been caused by your clothes we want to hear from you.

In late 2008 and early 2009, the Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) was at the center of one of America's most lethal food safety outbreaks.

The Independent is committed to uncovering the facts surrounding crucial issues like reproductive rights and climate change, ensuring balanced reporting without paywalls.

The difference in Froot Loops' colors in the U.S. and Canada highlights a potential shift in consumer preferences, with growing pressure for natural alternatives.