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Fire Retardants Found in Children's Blood  Toddlers Have 3 Times the Blood Levels of Fire Retardants as Moms, Study Shows; Industry Says Levels Safe
By Kathleen Doheny
WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Sept. 4, 2008 -- Young children have three times the blood levels of fire-retardant chemicals as their mothers, according to a new study by the Environmental Working Group. The chemicals are routinely used in common household items such as furniture, mattresses, and electronics. (click here to read full WebMd artical) Eighteen different forms of dioxin were also found in the samples, according to the report.

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