Originally published September 12 2005
Flame retardant toxins show up in breast milk
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
A study shows toxins known as PBDEs, widely used in flame retardants on furniture, textiles and other products and known to cause difficulties with learning, memory, behavior and sexual development, are showing up in breast milk of women in the northwestern United States and Canada.
The toxins, known as PBDEs, are a common insulator and fire inhibitor used in furniture, textiles and electronic gear.
The chemicals are structurally similar to PCB, a cancer-causing fireproofing agent banned in the US in the 1970s.
Sweden phased out some PBDEs about 10 years ago.
A European Union ban on "deca-PBDE" starts next year.
The study found PBDE and PCB in the milk of all 40 women involved.
Scientists suspect PCBs enter the body through food, particularly fish, while PBDE laces dust that is inhaled.
PBDE can impair memory and learning, alter behaviour, and delay sexual development in people.
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