Perchlorate (CLO4−) is a non-volatile anion with a molecular weight of 99.45. It consists of one chlorine atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms.

Consumer Reports is out with tests confirming that the chemical perchlorate is widespread in food. The consumer group says regulators have known of these risks for decades

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a cautionary advisory to consumers, urging them not to feed their pets specific lots of raw cat food and dog food produced by Arrow Reliance Inc.’s brand, Darwin’s Natural Pet Products. The agency’s move comes after samples from the affected lots

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The FDA advises parents and caregivers not to buy or give Mother’s Touch Formula to infants under their care. 

The product is being marketed as an infant formula without the required pre-market notification to the FDA, and it does not meet infant formula nutrient requirements for seven nutrients.

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