Dangerous chemicals found in baby supplies, pet food packaging

By Sophia Choi | WSB-TV | March 1, 2023

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"Dangerous chemicals may be in your baby’s clothes and that bag of dog food.

They are called forever chemicals, and they are linked to cancer and other serious health problems. Forever chemicals are known as PFAS and are highly toxic.

New testing found them in baby supplies – everything from bedding to clothes to toys – and in the packaging of some popular brands of dog and cat food.

Ladarius Jackson told Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi that his dog Cecilia is full of energy as she plays fetch at midtown Atlanta’s Piedmont Park.

But what Jackson feeds her at night could slow her down with forever chemicals.

“It’s actually kind of scary to know that. I didn’t know that actually,” Jackson said.

The Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit focused on protecting public health, had an independent lab test bags of seven popular pet food brands."