Dangerous hormone-disrupting chemicals found in US breast milk samples (opens original article in a new tab)

Breast milk samples from Seattle mothers contain high levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals, raising concerns about their impact on infant development and highlighting systemic regulatory failures.

• Breast milk samples from Seattle mothers contain high levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals like BPA, BPS, melamine, and triclosan
• The study found 92% of samples had at least one endocrine-disrupting chemical, with BPA and BPS present in 74% and 78% of samples respectively
• Researchers warn that these chemicals pose risks to infant development and highlight a systemic issue with chemical regulation