12 hidden toxins you may not know are in your kitchen

Here are 12 lesser-known toxins that may be lurking in your kitchen —  and how can you avoid them in order to keep your family safe.

Chloramine

All municipal water suppliers use chlorine or chloramine (chlorine plus  ammonia) to disinfect water, so the tap water that flows from your  kitchen sink may contain chloramine.

Dioxin is found in paper products (such as paper towels and napkins) that have been bleached using a chlorine process.

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Dioxin

Phthalates

Phthalates are found in many items, but in the kitchen, they are  commonly found in plastic wrap, vinyl flooring, and numerous types of  flexible plastic.

Kitchen cabinets and flooring made from pressed wood use glues that contain formaldehyde.

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Formaldehyde

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