A recent study has made every organic eater moan with frustration as they find out that phthalates, a hormone-disrupting chemical class, are just as commonplace in organic products as conventional products. Which brands were problematic and how is this even possible? Mamavation is hot on the trail investigating your food to help you make the best educated decisions for your family. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like safest water filters to filter PFAS “forever chemicals,” safest oat milk tested for glyphosate, and safest cookware sans PFAS, now join us for coverage of a disappointing study that demonstrates a big phthalate problem inside organic dairy products & oils.
Disclosure: This post was medically reviewed by Sondra Strand, RN, BSN, PHN. This post contains affiliate links.
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Defend Our Health Co-Authored Study on Phthalates in Common Foods For Children
A new scientific report co-authored by our friends at Defend Our Health published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology found a class of chemicals called phthalates in a range of popular children’s foods and organic products.
Phthalates are typically found inside plastics and undisclosed fragrances. When inside plastics, they work to make the plastic more flexible. When they are inside fragrances, they help carry the scent longer in the air. These chemical contaminants are found in many types of products that are involved in the food service industry like food service gloves, tubing used in dairy operations, hoses, holding tanks, and conveyor belts inside manufacturing plants. In fact, there are so many places where phthalates can show up because they are legal indirect food additives used in manufacturing for both conventional AND organic foods. There is some movement to restrict some ortho-phthalate chemicals from food packaging but not from manufacturing in general, which is most of the problem.
This is very problematic because phthalates are linked with hormone disruption of the endocrine system, which regulates the body’s hormones, even in trace amounts in low concentrations. Even though the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission restricted 8 ortho-phthalates in products intended for use by children, you still see these same chemicals approved as indirect additives in the food supply even when those foods are marketed to children.
“Exposure to these chemicals continues to be a cause for concern, and especially should be so for parents and caregivers,” said Dr. Kurunthachalam Kannan, senior author of the article. “One of these chemicals, for example, DEHP, on the list of restricted phthalates in the US and the EU, was present in every product that we tested. That discovery alone is a concern when we think about the cumulative impacts of chemicals in small children and pregnant individuals.”
What exact phthalate chemicals did this study look at?
Phthalates Tested For in the Total Phthalate Count
Here’s a list of all ortho-phthalates tested for in this study. Below we list the total amount of phthalates per product and it combines all these chemicals.
- DEP: Diethyl phthalate
- DIBP: Diisobutyl phthalate
- DPB: Dibutyl phthalate
- DPP: Dipropyl phthalate
- DnHP: Di-n-hexyl phthalate
- BzBP: Benzyl butyl phthalate
- DCHP: Dicyclohexyl phthalate
- DEHP: Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
- DnOP: Di-n-octyl phthalate
- DPHP: di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate
- DINP: Diisononyl phthalate
- DIDP: Diisodecyl phthalate
Non-Phthalate Plasticizers Tested
- DINCH: Diisononyl hexahydrophthalate
- DEHT: Bis(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate
- DEA: Diethyl adipate
- TBP: Tributyl phosphate
- DIBA: Diisobutyl adipate
- DBA: Dibutyl adipate
- DBS: Dibutyl sebacate
- ATBC: Acetyl tributyl citrate
- DEHA: Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate
- ESBO: epoxidized soybean oil
Other Types of Polymers Tested For in Total Count:
Here’s a list of the additional types of non-phthalate polymers that were tested for. We’ve reported the total amount of plasticizers, including non-phthalate plasticizers at the bottom of this post.
- PE: polyethylene
- PP: polypropylene
- EAA: ethylene acrylic acid copolymer
- PET: polylethylene terephthalate
- PVC: polyvinyl chloride
- SB: styrene butadiene copolymer
All of these chemicals are legal to use in manufacturing even if those food products are exclusively eaten by children. In fact, the FDA denied a citizen petition in 2022 demanding to take these chemicals out of the food supply simply because they impact the hormones of children. Doesn’t seem like the FDA is paying much attention to the science that isn’t bought and paid for by chemical companies.
Phthalates Are More Problematic For Children, Especially Boys
Phthalates are bad for everyone’s hormones, but scientists have recently found them to be more problematic for boys than girls. An article published in the Journal of Neurotoxicology investigated whether exposure to phthalates during pregnancy could affect the emotional and behavioral development of two-year-old children. The answer was a resounding YES, but those effects were observable for boys and not for girls at that age.
Similar studies done in the past decade have also found connections between phthalates calling them “gender-bending” chemicals. This study recruited women who were 11 to 18 weeks pregnant and analyzed their urine for phthalates (DEHP, DiNP and MBzBP) and then followed up with those children at the age of two.
What types of issues did all these studies on human children observe?
- Shortened Anogenital Distance (AGD) — This is the skin between the anus and the base of the penis. Earlier studies have shown that the AGD is twice in boys as it is in girls, which is because of the high rates of the hormone testosterone. This AGD difference is not as pronounced in little boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
- Undescended Testicles — Children exposed to higher amounts of phthalates in utero are more likely to have undescended testicles.
- Changing Masculinazation — This is best described by Dr. Fred Vom Saal as an aversion to “rough and tumble” play or reduced aggression.
- Scored Lower in Personal & Social Development — These skills would include the ability to interact and communicate with others and they are worse among boys exposed to higher levels of phthalates in utero.
- Emotional Discomfort — This is where scientists looked at scales of emotional reactivity, anxiety, and depression and found those to be higher among children exposed to higher rates of phthalates in utero.
Here are some additional health impacts that have been determined through additional studies, some of which are on animals:
- Altered thyroid, progesterone, and estrogen activity in pregnant women as well as nonpregnant adults and children;
- Preterm birth, which may occur through disruption of endocrine pathways or other mechanisms such as oxidative stress and/or inflammation;
- Altered reproductive development;
- Altered neurodevelopment;
- may increase the risk of allergic diseases including asthma and eczema
- Can cross the placenta and are detectable in amniotic fluid;
- Altering placental development and function;
- Detrimentally impact the course of reproductive function, pregnancy, and fetal development;
- Alterations in infant/toddler development as well as parent-reported externalizing, internalizing, and autistic-like child behavior.
Mamavation’s Investigation on Phthalates in Everyday Products
Mamavation pulled apart the supplemental information in the study co-authored by Defend Our Health looking at phthalate content in everyday foods that are very popular among young children. Every type of food tested had levels of phthalates, but the levels were not the same. Therefore we created a few lines in the sand to help you understand what is happening and pulled apart the entire study product by product.
- Not Our Favorite Products — These products had phthalate levels above 100 ppb. There were many products that far exceeded 1000 ppb in the oil category. We’ve marked those products with a *. In other words, oils were the most problematic category found in this study.
- Better Products — These products had phthalate levels below 100 ppb and were not USDA organic. You’ll also notice some organic brands that had more than 50 ppb total phthalate content here as well.
- Best Products — These were USDA organic brands that had less than 50 ppb of total phthalate content. No organic or non-GMO oils made this list.
Not Our Favorite Products
These products had phthalate levels above 100 ppb. There were many products that far exceeded 1000 ppb in the oil category. We’ve marked those products with a *.
Cheese Powder in Mac & Cheese
- Annie’s Organic Shells & White Cheddar — Total plasticizer = 705 ppb, Total phthalate = 201 ppb, Total non-phthalate plastizer = 503.90 ppb
- Besler Macaroni & Cheese Dinner — Total plasticizer = 129 ppb, total phthalate = 129 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Cordelio Macaroni & Cheese Dinner — Total plasticizer = 158 ppb, Total phthalate = 135 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = 22.52 ppb
Infant Formula
- Enfamil Infant Formula Milk Based Powder with Iron — Total plasticizer = 367 ppb, Total phthalate = 101 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 256.67 ppb
- Similac Advance Milk-Based Powder Infant Formula with Iron — Total plasticizer = 294 ppb, Total phthalate = 150 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 143.96 ppb
Milk (Boxed & Fresh)
- No milk products were above 100 ppb.
Oils
We marked the brands that had over 1,000 ppb with an * so you could find them easily.
- *Private Selection Avocado Oil (Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizers = 4844 ppb, Total phthalate = 3032 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1812.09 ppb
- *Simple Truth Organic Refined Avocado Oil Bottle (Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizer = 14891 ppb, Total phthalate = 2912 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 11979.38 ppb
- Star Organic Refined Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 613 ppb, Total phthalates = 613 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Crisco Refined Organic Coconut Oil — Total plasticizers = 2130 ppb, Total phthlates = 910 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1220.47 ppb
- *California Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 3906 ppb, Total phthalates = 2646 ppb, Total non-phthalates plasticizers = 1260.35 ppb
- *Colavita 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 13851 ppb, Total phthalates = 3148 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10702.58 ppb
- *Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5358 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 3618.40 ppb
- *Filippo Berio California Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 5214 ppb, Total phthalates = 1739 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 2355.76 ppb
- *Filippo Berio Extra Virgiin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 2841 ppb, Total phthalates = 1363 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1478.13 ppb
- Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil — Total plasticizers = 1835 ppb, Total phthalates = 559 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 1275.93 ppb
- *Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 2513 ppb, Total phthalates = 1781 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 732.47 ppb
- *Pompeian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust — Total plasticizers = 3163 ppb, Total phthalates = 1340 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 1822.30 ppb
- *Swad Peanut Oil — Total plasticizers = Total plasticizers = 1804 ppb, Total phthalates = 1326 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 478.42 ppb
- Eden Organic Safflower Oil — Total plasticizers = 11929 ppb, Total phthalates = 931 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 10998.25 ppb
- Spectrum Safflower Oil Expeller Pressed Refined — Total plasticizers = 234 ppb, Total phthalates = 234 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- *Lee Kum Kee Pure Sesame Oil — Total plasticizers = 2974 ppb, Total phthalate = 2292 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 681.60 ppb
- *Wildly Organic Unrefined Sesame Seed Oil — Total plasticizers = 2418 ppb, Total phthalate = 1812 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 605.82 ppb
- Mama Fresca 100% Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 140 ppb, Total phthalates = 140 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Simple & Smart Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 365 ppb, Total phthalates = 365 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- *Seitenbacher Certified Organic Sunflower Oil Unrefined — Total plasticizers = 2484 ppb, Total phthalates = 2111 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 373.3 ppb
Better Products
These products had phthalate levels below 100 ppb and were not USDA organic. USDA organic products in this list have more than 50 ppb total phthalate count.
Cheese Powders in Mac & Cheese
- Annie’s Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese — Total plasticizer = 54 ppb, Total phthalate = 54 ppb, total non-phthalate plastizer = < LOQ
- Annie’s Macaroni & Classic Cheddar — Total plasticizer = 368 ppb, Total phthalate = 15 ppb, total non-phthalate plastizer = 353.29 ppb
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original with Cauliflower in the Pasta — Total plasticizer = 494 ppb, Total phthalate = 31 ppb, Total non-phthalate plastizer = 463 ppb
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Thick & Creamy — Total plasticizer = 470 ppb, total phthalate = 22 ppb, total non-phthalate plastizer = 447.84 ppb
- Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original — Total plasticizer = 351 ppb, total phthalate = 19 ppb, total non-phthalate plastizer = 331.87 ppb
- Kroger Mac & Cheese Original — Total plasticizer = 38 ppb, Total phthalate = 15 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 22.6 ppb
Infant Formula
- Gerber Good Start GentlePro Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Liquid Ready to Feed (aseptic carton) — Total plasticizer = 13 ppb, Total phthalate = 13 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Gerber Good Start GentlePro Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Liquid Ready to Feed (glass jar) — Total plasticizer = 20 ppb, Total phthalate = 20 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Gerber Good Start GentlePro Powder Infant Formula with Iron — Total plasticizer = 13 ppb, Total phthalate = 13 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Kirkland Signature ProCare Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (Costco brand) — Total plasticizer = 19 ppb, Total phthalate = 19 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Love & Care Gentle Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (Amazon brand) — Total plasticizer = 30 ppb, total phthalate = 30 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Mama Bear Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron (Amazon brand) — Total plasticizer = 33 ppb, Total phthalate = 33 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Nestle NAN Pro Infant Formula with Iron Milk Based Powder — Total plasticizer = 264 ppb, Total phthalate = 15 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 249.03 ppb
- Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron — Total plasticizer = 243 ppb, Total phthalate = 23 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 219.71 ppb
- Pregestimil Infant Formula with MCT Oil Ready to Use (Enfamil brand) — total plasticizer = 503 ppb, Total phthalate = 19 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = 484.2 ppb
- Similac Advance Lamehadrin Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder — Total plasticizer = 18 ppb, Total phthalate = 18 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Similac Soy Isomilk Infant Formula with Iron Soy-Based Powder — Total plasticizer = 362 ppb, Total phthalate = 31 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 331.24 ppb
- Up&Up Added Rice Starch Infant Formula with Iron Milk Based Powder (Target Brand) — Total plasticizer = 1238 ppb, Total phthalate = 33 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 1204.34 ppb
- Up&Up Gentle Infant Formula with Iron Milk Based Powder (Target Brand) — Total plasticizer = 154 ppb, Total phthalate = 30 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 123.83 ppb
Milk (Boxed & Fresh)
- Fairlife Yup! Classic White 2% Reduced Fat — Total plasticizers = 71 ppb, Total phthalate = 12 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 59.85 ppb
- Guernsey Farms Dairy Whole Milk — Total plasticizers = 69 ppb, Total phthalte = 12 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 57.16 ppb
- Kroeger Whole Milk — Total plasticizers = 66 ppb, Total phthalate = 11 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 55.77 ppb
- Prarie Farms Whole Milk — Total plasticizers = 84 ppb, Total phthalate = 12 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 72.12 ppb
Oils
- 100% Pure Vegetable Oil (Momentum Brand) — Total plasticizers = 23 ppb, Total phthalate = 23 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Chesnut Hill Pure Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 40 ppb, Total phthalate = 40 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Clover Valley Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 11 ppb, Total phthalate = 11 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Crisco Pure Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 12 ppb, Total phthalates = 12 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Goya Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 13 ppb, Total phthalate = 13 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Goya Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 24 ppb, Total phthalate = 24 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Golden Chef Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 19 ppb, Total phthalate = 19 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Mazola Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 9 ppb, Total phthalate = 9 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Mazola Corn Oil — Total plasticizers = 12 ppb, Total phthalates = 12 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Ottogi Corn Oil — Total plasticizers = 927 ppb, Total phthalates = 277 ppb, Total non-phthalates plasticizers = 649.96 ppb
- Ottogi Soybean Oil — Total plasticizers = 56 ppb, Total phthalates = 56 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Wesson Pure Canola Oil — Total plasticizers = 9 ppb, Total phthalates = 9 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
- Wesson Pure Corn Oil — Total plasticizers = 23 ppb, Total phthalates = 23 ppb, Total non-phthalates plasticizers = <LOQ
- Wesson Pure Vegetable Oil — Total plasticizers = 16 ppb, Total phthalate = 16 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = <LOQ
Best Products
No products tested had non-detectable phthalate levels, so we created a level here of below 50 ppb and USDA organic.
Cheese Powders in Mac & Cheese
- Simple Truth Organic Deluxe Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese — Total plasticizer = 1003 ppb, Total phthalate = 15 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 987.40 ppb
Infant Formula
- Earth’s Best Organic Dairy Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder — Total Plasticizer = 219 ppb, total phthalate = 45 ppb, total non-phthalate plasticizer = 174.16 ppb
- Happy Baby Organic Infant Formula with Iron Milk-Based Powder Stage 1 — Total plasticizer = 20 ppb, Total phthalate = 20 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = <LOQ
- Similac Organic with A2 Milk Infant Formula with Iron Milk Based Powder — Total plasticizer = 202 ppb, Total phthalate = 37 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 164.27 ppb
Milk (Boxed & Fresh)
- Horizon Organic Organic Whole Milk (Boxed) — Total plasticizers = 93 ppb, Total phthalate = 17 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 75.80 ppb
- Horizon Organic Pasture-Raised Whole Milk — Total plasticizers = 109 ppb, Total phthalate = 8 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 101.24 ppb
- Maple Hill 100% Grassfed Organic Whole Milk — Total plasticizer = 117 ppb, Total phthalate = 44 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizer = 72.78 ppb
- Organic Valley Organic Whole Milk (Boxed) — Total plasticizers = 120 ppb, Total phthalate = 14 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 105.60 ppb
- Organic Valley Whole Milk — Total plasticizers = 93 ppb, Total phthalate = 13 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 80.32 ppb
- Simple Truth Organic Whole Milk (Kroger Brand) — Total plasticizers = 79 ppb, Total phthalates = 11 ppb, Total non-phthalate plasticizers = 67.567 ppb
Oils
- No organic or non-GMO oils were under 50 ppb total phthalate count.
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I’m confused, in another article you tested California Olive Ranch 100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
And it came back as “non detect”, but in this study it came back with incredibly high levels?
That was for PFAS, this is for pthalates.
Oh brother🤦🏼♀️
That’s amazing! They’re exactly what I was looking for! I thank you all for sharing these wonderful and satisfying experiences with me! Now let’s go with family and friends.
How about for Enfamil NeuroPro Infant Formula Powder?! Does this have the same levels as the Enfamil Infant Formula Milk Based Powder with Iron?
This is overwhelming. I was so shocked after learning about high lead levels in protein powder. I think it’s old news but it was new to me. Thank you for your diligence. I look forward to your next investigation.
It’s reassuring to see Mamavation’s commitment to investigating and raising awareness about the presence of phthalates in various food products. The detailed breakdown of products into categories like “Not Our Favorite,” “Better,” and “Best” provides valuable information for consumers seeking healthier options. By shedding light on the issue, Mamavation empowers individuals to make informed choices for the well-being of their families. Keep up the important work in advocating for healthier and safer food options! 👏🌱
Thank you for doing all this amazing work! And for raising issues that are mostly being ignored elsewhere ( or at any rate in most of the information that we see as consumers).
I wish there was a way to compile all of the testing – for Phthalates, for PFAS, for pesticide residues, and whatever else we should be concerned about – and come up with total scores. Of course, if we had a regulatory system that truly was on top of things, we’d have that information. Personally, I avoid plastic as much as possible, but still end up recycling massive amounts of it (and I buy mostly organic). I always assume that plastic leaches to some degree. In fact, when I buy prepared food at the health food store, I bring my own stainless steel containers, so that a) I’m not using and having to recycle so much plastic, and b) it’s better in terms of keeping plastic out of the food (especially hot food, like soup). But avoiding plastic entirely seems simply impossible… I wish the brands themselves would address this. Of course, if some of this comes from things like tubing used in machinery, is there even an alternative? I guess we could all go back to making everything from scratch, but we know that’s not going to happen.
It seems more accurate to say “No organic or non-GMO oils (THAT WE TESTED) were under 50 ppb total phthalate count”. I am curious also if you tested Chosen Foods Avocado oil as someone else mentioned. And coconut oils, specifically Dr Bronners. If you test more milk next year can you test Kalona and Strauss. Thanks!
Is it when oils are packaged in plastic bottles that imparts high level of phthalates and plasticizers?
You’re more likely to have higher non-phthalate plasticizers from plastic bottles. The caps may have a resin that has phthalates…that’s possible but also possible with caps made from metal…but the bottle itself unlikely.
That’s why I only buy in glass.
Leah. Apreciate but wonder why so many canola, vegetable, and corn oils tested. So many of these reported unhealthy for other and many reasons for many years.But why not more olive oil and Avocado brands tested…as seems most people using olive oil or Avocado these days. And what about grass fed butter? Ghee? Thank you
I would like to see this too
me too
Take note gender bending. Wonder? Cause for pronoun confusion , gender insecurity children seem to be experiencing–suffering these days?
really good point
replied here, to you Leah–unable to find how to leave comment
Thank you for your work! Did you happen to test Bobbi formula? I would love to see Good Food culture cottage cheese as well!
What should we use to cook food with if oils and butter have phthalates? I’ve been using chosen foods avocado oil.
Is there any info on whether the plastic or glass bottled oils were tested? We buy CA Olive Ranch in glass and I’m wondering if its as high as it says
Is it when the oils are packaged in plastics that impart high phthalate and plasticizer levels?
I am so outraged that the organic/non-GMO industry has turned a blind eye to this, or worse yet, covered it up! This industry had gained the trust of families seeking safer and healthier nutritional products for their children and themselves. That trust has been shattered! Children have enough troubles these days without being sabotaged by their food!
I am shocked. When I see brands I avoid doing better than brands I thought were safe, things are bad. Thank you so much for highlighting this. Time to reassess my pantry choices again.
Would you mind testing the Kirklands organic milk and enfamil gentlease formula?
Was Chosen Foods avocado oil tested? I’d love to know, since it’s one of the few that’s supposed to actually be avocado oil and not a blend.
I just wrote to California Olive Ranch. Do you think the cause of the phthalates in their oil is a result of the plastic bottle or from processing?
It would be great if you could test the 365 Whole Foods brand.
Thank you!
Veronica
This may be a silly question, but does it matter if the oil is purchased in a glass bottle instead of plastic?
Just discovered your blog and it is SO helpful. Do you have plants to test Kendamil Organic Infant Formula and Bobbie Formula?
Thank you for all the valuable work you do. I have noticed that many people are purchasing lactose free whole milk, specifically Aldi’s Friendly Farms brand. Have you done any research on this segment of dairy products?
I AM HORRIFIED AND SO ANGRY. How am I supposed to raise my child!…
Thank you Leah for all your hard work!
So frustrating on what is safe to eat anymore.
I wonder about fresh raw milk from Amish farmers as well as their butter and cheese?
I would also love to know about coconut oil.
Healthy traditions in particular. They are an excellent company so I am hopeful.
Interested in results of organic coconut oils & organic olive oils packaged in glass vs plastic.
This makes my skin crawl “ No organic or non-GMO oils were under 50 ppb total phthalate count.” We are inundated on every level with a myriad of toxins.
I’m feeling ya Jody.
Please keep investigating the oils. I need something to cook with…
P.S. What is the best way(s) to start contacting companies with our opinions? Debbie
Go right to the top. They’re the easiest names to find.
Facebook works well! Public and message them.
Hi Julie,
You’re so right, I’m so angry. I had thought they were cleaning up the baby products.
Could at some point please test coconut oils? We use a lot of that.
Thank you Debbie
I’m actually reaching out to my lab now about that…if budget permits we may be able to do some of this in 2024. *fingers crossed*
Thank you Leah🙏🏻
Hello,
Do you plan to test Bobbie organic baby formula?
We didn’t do the testing for this, but can you link this product for me so I can take a look please? Thanks!
Would you be able to look into Kirkland organic coconut oily and their avocado and olive oils? It makes me question just about everything. We make all of our own lotions but we use oils. Yikes.
annies is owned now by general mills so im not surprised
I won’t be buying any Annie’s products anymore in that case.
what is the best way to reach out to these companies and be get through to a human?
Facebook ….post publicly and message them
Ok! What olive oil should we use?????
I’m looking into doing more testing. Hope to solve that problem OR at least know levels of brands.
Awesome, thank you!
How do you usually choose which brands/products to test?
I’m happy to donate some oil olives to test. Jovial is one I’m curious about.
Yes please test olive oils!
I’ve learned that no store-bought olive oils are good. Once they’re on a grocery shelf, they start becoming rancid. I hear that the freshest, best olive oil comes from online sources who can ship freshly bottled product immediately.
Thank you! Would love to see more info on EVOO. We try to buy from organic California certified evoo. But we eat so much I’m worried now about the ones we are consuming.
Right?! I’m devastated! I thought we were buying the healthiest olive oil with California Olive Ranch. 😭 We eat a lot of olive oil and now I have no idea what to get…