Green Options » SB 1313 http://greenoptions.com/tag/sb-1313 Posts tagged 'SB 1313' Wed, 28 May 2008 20:03:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Toxic (PFC) Candy Wrappers May be Banned in California http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/28/toxic-pfc-candy-wrappers-may-be-banned-in-california/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/28/toxic-pfc-candy-wrappers-may-be-banned-in-california/#comments Wed, 28 May 2008 20:03:11 +0000 Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/28/toxic-pfc-candy-wrappers-may-be-banned-in-california/ Candy WrappersThe bad news about toxic children’s products never ceases. Recently, I learned that food packaging, such as used for candy and pizza, contains toxic perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs), specifically perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluoroctanoic acid (PFOA). As a general rule of thumb, if I can’t pronounce, I don’t want my kids exposed to it! Thankfully, neither does the California legislature.

What are PFCs?

PFCs are man made chemicals used for decades to make products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease and water. They are commonly used in nonstick cookware, stain-resistant carpets and fabrics, and food packaging. PFCs are found in packaging for fast-food sandwiches, french fries, pizza, baked goods, beverages, and candy to prevent staining and grease spots. There is evidence that these dangerous chemicals migrate to food from the packaging, especially when heated. According to the Environmental Working Group, PFCs are found in over 98% of American’s blood!

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