Perchlorate Found in Majority of Common Foods, High Levels in Baby Products

Consumer Reports identifies widespread contamination of food items with a chemical linked to thyroid issues and brain development concerns.

67% of tested grocery and fast food items contained measurable levels of perchlorate.
Baby and kid foods showed the highest average levels of the chemical, followed by fresh produce and fast food.
Perchlorate can interfere with thyroid function, posing particular risks to children and pregnant women.
Foods in plastic containers had the highest levels of contamination, averaging almost 54 parts per billion.
EPA and FDA face calls for stricter regulation of perchlorate in food and water.