Read This Article First (2008): http://www.ewg.org/reports/FDA-Finds-Rocket-Fuel-%28Perchlorate%29-in-Food-and-Beverages
In Response to these Findings(2011): http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/science/earth/03epa.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=e.p.a.%20plans%20new%20limits%20on%20toxic%20chemicals%20in%20drinking%20water&st=cse
According to the first article "three quarters of nearly 300 commonly consumed foods and beverages are contaminated with perchlorate, a toxic rocket fuel ingredient." Finally, 3 years later, "The Obama administration said Wednesday that it would impose limits on permissible levels of a new set of toxic chemicals in drinking water." Further in the article you find that, "it would take three or four years to complete the regulations." The reason that there are objections to these regulations is of course, money because, "substitutes are more expensive." I agree with Rena Steinzor when she says, "regulating perchlorate should not be seen as a long-term, we'll-get-around-to-it goal, but an urgent public health priority." -J
Yuck!
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This is all disgusting, as usual! Thanks for the alert.
I like how the Obama administration is just limiting the amount, so there are still toxic chemicals present!
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