Environmental Toxins
Chemicals in plastics and other products seem harmless, but mounting evidence links them to health problems — and Washington lacks the power to protect us
Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA)
What It Is: A component of Teflon nonstick coatings
Found In: Tap water, nonstick pots and pans
Health Hazards: Has been found to cause hormone disruption and reproductive abnormalities in animal and human studies
What You Should Know: The EPA is urging makers to stop using PFOA by 2015. Until then, avoid heating empty Teflon cookware to high temperatures
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