Mamavation has been investigating products & food you would find at the grocery store for several years. And every year we add more and more. Here is a list of what we have accomplished so far that you can browse through. Each investigation breaks down products by ingredients and tells you who the bad, better and best brands are.
View All Product InvestigationsLab Testing Products & Brands for Cancer-Causing Contaminants
Mamavation has been testing brands for contaminants like indications of PFAS “forever chemicals”, DDT, glyphosate, & phthalates for years. These are not ingredients you will see on an ingredient label. Some are found in our laboratory because they are pesticides used to treat crops while other chemicals are “indirect additives” approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for use in manufacturing. We use several EPA-Certified labs to help us find indications of these chemicals and report on those findings here. Our scientific & medical advisory team helps us translate the science behind the findings, while our supply chain advisors help us make sense of the data.
PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Consumer Studies with Lab Testing
Mamavation works with an EPA-certified laboratory to test for organic fluorine, which is a marker for PFAS “forever chemicals.” All reporting here is based on the results directly from those laboratories.
Beauty & Personal Care Products
- Green Beauty Makeup –100+ products
- Toilet Paper — 17 products
- Dental Floss — 39 products
- Contact Lenses — 18 products
Food & Beverages PFAS Testing
- Nut Butters — 33 products
- Cooking Oils — 67 products
- Pasta & Tomato Sauces — 55 products
- Ketchup — 12 products
Menstrual Products Testing
- Tampons — 23 brands
- Sanitary Pads & Incontinence Pads – 46 products
- Period Underwear — 20 brands
Clothing PFAS Testing
- Activewear –Yoga Pants & Workout Leggings— 32 products
- Sports bras — 23 products
Food Packaging & Parchment Paper PFAS Testing
- Parchment Paper Baking Paper Brands Full Investigation— 5 products
- Cupcake Liners — 3 products
- Plastic Free Disposable Straws — 4 products
- Fast Food & Grocery Store Packaging Testing — combined with a study from Consumer Reports
Baby & Children PFAS Testing
Flooring PFAS Testing
- Bamboo Flooring Brands— 8 flooring products
DDT Testing Results (Banned Since 1972, Yet Still Found in Soil)
Phthalate Testing Results (Plasticizer)
Glyphosate (Roundup Weed Killer) Testing Results
- Results of bread, oats, legumes, protein powder & bars 2022
- Orgain Organic Pea Protein Powder for glyphosate 2021
- Honeymaid Graham Crackers for glyphosate 2021
- Orgain Organic Pea Protein Powder for glyphosate circa 2019
- Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Vegan Protein Powder for glyphosate
- Purely Inspired Organic Vegan Protein Powder for glyphosate
- Naked Pea 1 Lb Pea Protein Isolate for glyphosate
- Anthony’s Premium Pea Protein for glyphosate
- Sports Research Collagen Peptides Powder for glyphosate
- Bulksupplements Soy Protein Isolate Powder for glyphosate
- Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder for glyphosate
Additional Mamavation Investigations For Your Family
Each investigation Mamavation does takes the most popular products and breaks them down into “not our favorite”, better, & best based on the toxicity of the product and how it impacts the environment. We are looking for both ingredients on the label that are hormone-disrupting & ingredients not present on the label based on manufacturing that are hormone disrupting to make judgment calls. We use advisement from our scientific & medical advisory team to make sense of the overall findings for you.
Mamavation is community supported, so links in the investigations are affiliate and proceeds go to supporting our work here. It does not cost the readership any more to purchase the product when purchased through our affiliate links. If you are a brand in the “best” category and would like to offer a discount to our community please contact Mamavation directly. Please note that investigations are updated within a few years of being published, while some are updated annually. This is based on demand from our Facebook group.
Food & Pantry
- Collagen
- Sweeteners
- Dark Chocolate
- Pasta & Tomato Sauces (include PFAS lab reports!)
- Ketchup (includes PFAS lab reports!)
- Organic Dairies
- Organic Yogurt
- Cottage Cheese
- Salmon
- Spices
- Chips & Salsa
- Hummus
- Bread, Oats, Legumes, Protein Powder & Bars with Glyphosate Labs 2022
- Protein Powders (includes lab reports!)
- Seafood
- Meal Replacement & Protein Bars
- Cereals
- Popsicles
- Oatmeals & Oat Based Cereals
- Processed Meats
- Condiments
- Salad Dressings & Marinades
- Bread
- Soups
- Canned food
- BBQ Foods
Beverages
- Wine
- Spritz & Hard Seltzers
- Beverages in Glass Bottles–Which Bottle Caps Have Phthalates
- Plant-Based Milk Beverages
- Tea
- Iced Tea
- Orange Juice
- Organic Dairies
- Coffee
- Decaffeinated Coffee
- Coffee Creamers
- Sweeteners
- Electrolyte Replacement Drinks, Sports Drinks, & Coconut Water
- Water Filters for PFAS “Forever Chemical” Filtration
Personal Care Products
- Makeup
- Lotion
- Hand Cremes
- Anti-Aging Creams
- Soap & Body Wash
- Liquid Hand Soaps
- Sunscreens
- Nail Polish
- Face Wash & Moisturizers
- Hair Styling Products
- Hairsprays
- Detanglers
- Leave-In Conditioners
- Hair Dye
- Deodorant
- Dry Shampoo
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Shampoo Bars & Conditioner Bars
- MLM Companies
- Toothpaste
- Dental Floss
- Mouthwash
- Toilet Paper
- Head Lice Treatment Products
- Hair Relaxers
- Peel-Off Facial Masks, Sheet Facial Masks, & K-beauty Facial Masks
- Beard Oil
- Self Tanning Products
- Contact Lenses
Feminine Care
Clothing
- Jackets & Raincoats without PFAS
- Yoga Pants & Workout Leggings without PFAS
- Sports Bras without PFAS
Cookware & Other Kitchen Accessories
- Cookware
- Ceramic Cookware
- Air Fryers & Air Fryer Ovens
- Waffle Makers
- Cupcake & Muffin Pans
- Indoor Kitchen Grills & Paninis
- Blenders
- Toasters & Toaster Ovens
- Water Filters
- Small Kitchen Appliances
- Multi-cookers & pressure cookers
- Dehydrators
- Disposable plates & foodware
- Cupcake Liners
- Plastic Free Disposable Straws
Cleaning Products
- All-Purpose Cleaners
- Hardwood Floor Cleaners & Other Cleaners
- Safe Disinfectants
- Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
- Window & Glass Cleaners
- Laundry Detergent
- Fabric Softeners & Dryer Sheets
- Dish Soap
- Dishwasher Detergents
- Rinse Aids
Other Consumer Products & Remodeling
- Air Purifiers
- Infrared Saunas
- Organic Mattresses
- Bedding without PFAS
- Showerhead Water Filters
- Space Heaters
- Televisions
- Kitchen Cabinets
- Candles
Baby Needs & Prenatal
- Strollers
- Kids Play Couch
- Prenatal Vitamins
- Organic Infant formula
- Baby Crib Mattresses
- Infant Supplements & Probiotics
- Baby Food / Updated Baby Food Investigation 2019 with Lab Results
- Car Seats
- Lanolin
- Baby food processors