Unexpected Chemicals Found in Human Milk Raise New Questions About Infant Exposure
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February 17, 2026
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Researchers analyzing breast milk found traces of plastics, disinfectants, pesticides, and other industrial chemicals, showing that breast milk reflects everyday environmental exposure Five separate studies using advanced testing methods identified chemicals that routine screening often misses, including newer plastic substitutes and personal care preservatives Certain chemical levels in breast milk aligned with differences […]
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