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On the recordSeptember 28, 2009
So in your testimony, there are many, many items that are mentioned ranging from a compound found in Teflon to epoxy resin, coatings of canned foods, polycarbonate tableware, food storage containers, water bottles, baby bottles.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley highlights various items containing harmful chemicals in a discussion on public health.

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