Bandage Brands Contain Dangerous Levels Of ‘Forever Chemicals’ That Directly Contact Open Wounds, Report Shows
By Danielle
According to a report shared by Daily Mail, bandages from some of the most commonly used brands contain ‘forever chemicals’ that can get directly into the blood through open wounds.
“Testing by a leading watchdog found the chemical fluorine in over two dozen different bandages that can be found in millions of medicine cabinets across the country. Dr Linda Birnbaum, a toxicologist and former head of the National Toxicology Program who co-led the lab testing, said the fact that risky chemicals come in direct contact with open wounds was ‘troubling,’” Chief Nerd wrote, citing Daily Mail.
“PFAS chemicals can easily enter the bloodstream after a person drinks water or eats food laced with them. Once in the bloodstream, PFAS can lodge themselves within healthy tissue where it can begin to damage the immune system, the liver, the kidneys, and other organs,” Chief Nerd added.
“Bandages from some of the most well-reputed brands, including Band-Aid and Curad, contain dangerous levels of forever chemicals, a shock report shows.
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— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) April 4, 2024
Daily Mail reports:
Environmental health watchdogs had 40 bandages from 18 different brands tested for fluorine, and detectable levels were found in 26 of them.
Consumer watchdog blog Mamavation and Environmental Health News used an EPA-certified lab to look for PFAS chemicals in the absorbent pads and adhesive flaps of bandages sold at major retailers, including CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid, Target, and Amazon.