Do You Know the Danger of Turning on the A/C After Starting the Engine?
8 June 2009 - Contrary to online scarelore, automobile components do not emit dangerous levels of cancer-causing benzene fumes.
Tagged "Toxin Du Jour"
Vaping Causes ‘Popcorn Lung’?
8 August 2016 - Disreputable viral web sites matched an unrelated photograph with claims that a study had linked e-cigarettes with popcorn lung.
Lead in Flint Bottled Water
25 May 2016 - Videos of home testing of bottled water handed out in Flint do not demonstrate the existence of dangerous levels of lead.
Dryer Sheets Full of Toxic Chemicals?
14 May 2016 - Multiple "natural wellness" blogs claimed that dryer sheets posed health risks.
Wax on Apples Causes Cancer?
3 May 2016 - Wax on apples is not a little-known secret uncovered by a YouTube user, and the substance used is safe to eat.
Sanitary Pad Warning
25 September 2013 - Did wearing certain types of sanitary pads cause uterine and bladder cancer that has resulted in the death of 56 girls?
Dangerous Lead in Lipstick?
28 July 2003 - Do several major brands of lipstick contain dangerous levels of lead that can be detected with a gold ring?
Is Aspartame Responsible for ‘An Epidemic of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus’?
1 February 1999 - Reports of the ingestion of aspartame in patients who later have suffered multiple sclerosis or systemic lupus is obviously not scientifically sustainable evidence.
Do Huggies Disposable Diapers Cause Chemical Burns?
6 November 2013 - Assuming a connection between severe diaper rash and brand-related chemical burns may be misplaced.
Keurig Coffee Maker Mold Warning
21 November 2014 - Rumors claim Keurig brand coffee makers health risks because they're prone to the growth of mold, bacteria, and algae.
Nuby Pacifier Recall
Rumor: Nuby brand pacifiers are being recalled because they pose a choking hazard to babies.
Microwaving Plastic Releases Cancer-Causing Agents
Does microwaving foods in plastic containers release cancer-causing agents into the foods?
