In these sorts of studies, scientists measured markers for phthalates in pregnant women’s urine and later tested their children for developmental problems. There have been numerous human studies linking fetal and childhood exposure to these chemicals with a plethora of behavioral and brain development issues, including lower IQ, attention problems, hyperactivity, and poorer social communication skills. The FDA says it's unclear what effect, if any, phthalates have on people. Phthalates are used in hundreds of products, such as food packaging, personal care products, toys, vinyl flooring and wall covering, and detergents, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Experts didn't think the report's results should be sensationalized, but suggested that the new data adds to our understanding of how hormone-disrupting chemicals are linked to human health. Two caveats: the report wasn't published in a peer-reviewed journal and it doesn't specify how the levels found in mac and cheese compare with what has been reported to be a problem in scientific articles. The testing was paid for by an advocacy organization, The Coalition for Safer Food Processing and Packaging.
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