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Study Finds Toxic Rocket Fuel Chemical in Breast Milk

February 24th, 2005 · No Comments

A new study found Perchlorate, a toxic chemical used in rocket fuel, in every one of 36 samples of breast milk taken from nursing mothers in 18 states.
The study by Texas Tech University comes after Environmental Protection Agency adopted a reference dose of perchlorate in drinking water that is not expected to cause adverse health […]

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Study Finds Toxic Rocket Fuel Chemical in California Milk

June 23rd, 2004 · No Comments

Infants and children who drink milk from cows raised in some parts of California may be exposed to unsafe levels of perchlorate, a toxic chemical found in rocket fuel, according to a new study by an environmental group.
The study released Tuesday by the Environmental Working Group is the first to look for perchlorate in California […]

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