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Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Seattle Moms' Breast Milk, Threatening Infants

6/15/2026

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Researchers found hormone-disrupting chemicals in breast milk from 50 Seattle mothers.
92% of samples had at least one anti-microbial or plasticizer; BPA in 74%, BPS in 78%, triclosan in 62% and melamine in 92%.
Lead author Ryan Babadi, senior scientist at Toxic Free Future, said the chemical cocktail threatens infant development by disrupting hormones.
Babadi criticized the EPA under President Donald Trump for rolling back rules because weaker protections raise exposures.

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Researchers found hormone-disrupting chemicals in breast milk from 50 Seattle mothers.
92% of samples had at least one anti-microbial or plasticizer; BPA in 74%, BPS in 78%, triclosan in 62% and melamine in 92%.
Lead author Ryan Babadi, senior scientist at Toxic Free Future, said the chemical cocktail threatens infant development by disrupting hormones.
Babadi criticized the EPA under President Donald Trump for rolling back rules because weaker protections raise exposures.