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New study finds nearly 70% of companies surveyed have improved toxic chemical safety programs

A new report released today by the Mind the Store campaign finds significant chemical policy improvement with nearly 70% of companies surveyed having better chemical safety programs now compared to their first evaluation dating as far back as 2016.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Apple, beauty products, hydroquinone, IKEA, Jose Bravo, Laurie Valeriano, Lowe's, Mike Belliveau, Mike Schade, mind the store, Target, textiles, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Kroger’s, dollar tree, Dollar General, 99 Cents Only, sobeys, publix, dollar stores, Who's Minding the Store? retailer report card, Whole Foods Market, Sally Beauty, PFAS, Starbucks, Subway, success, Sephora, Dr. Maida P. Galvez, Ulta Beauty, Rite Aid, 7-Eleven, Alimentation Couche-Tard, REI, Metro, Nordstrom, Restaurant Brands International

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New study finds toxic chemicals in plastic gloves used at McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s

Harmful plasticizer chemicals in some food service gloves leach into food upon contact. Children and pregnant women are most vulnerable to harmful health effects.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Ecology Center, fast food, food, Mike Belliveau, phthalates, PVC, Leonardo Trasande, Burger King, McDonalds, Starbucks, Subway, Wendy's, Panera Bread, Lauren Olson, Ami Zota, food-handling gloves

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Report: Restaurant chains lag on toxic chemicals, while 21 retailers make progress to protect consumers

A report released today reveals that major retail companies are making slow but meaningful progress at improving the chemical safety of the products, food, and packaging they sell, but nearly half of those scored — including every restaurant chain evaluated — have failed to take any public measures to help eliminate toxic chemicals from the products they carry.

Filed Under: Mind the Store Tagged With: Apple, IKEA, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, chemical policies, dollar stores, grocery stores, grades, Who's Minding the Store? retailer report card, restaurants, fast food chains, Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonalds, Pera Bread, Pizza Hut, Popeyes, Taco Bell, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Subway, retail sectors, beauty shops, office supply, department stores

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