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the glandular system. U.S. consumes 7000 tons per year. (CNN)

Toxic Chemicals

Educate Yourself About Toxic Chemicals

EPA’s Drinking Water Hotline 1-800-426-4791

Green Peace 1-800-326-1959 http://www.greenpeaceusa.org

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov

Institute of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska

http://www.ianr.unl.edu

National Resources Defense Council http://www.nrdc.org

Benzoic or Benzyl

Found in: Cosmetics, nail polish, shampoos, bath and shower products.

Properties: Suspected carcinogen, affects endocrine gland function, also

suspected in birth defects.

BHA/BHT (butylated hydroxyanisole)

Found in: Breads, dry cereals, cake mixes, frozen pizzas, pork, potato

chips, many oils, crackers, puddings, prepared donuts, gelatin

desserts.

Properties: A preservative. Suspected carcinogen. Affects liver and

pancreatic tissues. Forbidden in many countries.

Caffeine

Found in: Colas and other soft drinks, naturally occurring in cocoa,

coffees, teas.

Properties: A stimulant. Suspected in birth defects. Affects endocrine

system and nervous system. Over stimulates the GI tract.

Caramel

Found in: Colas and other soft drinks, bread, pudding, frozen pizzas,

candies, snacks, etc.

Properties: A coloring. Suspected carcinogen, causes genetic defects.