Pbde
PBDE
, or
polybrominated diphenyl ether
, is a
flame retardant
used mostly in
North America
and has been banned in
Europe
. Studies have linked them to reproductive and neurological risks at certain concentrations or higher. Some studies in
Canada
have found notable concentrations of PBDEs in common food products such as
salmon
,
ground beef
,
butter
, and
cheese
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050214.wchemicals14/BNStory/specialScienceandHealth/
. In Canada there is no set limit for what upper amount of PBDEs in the
human body
is still considered to be safe, but there remains concern in the general public that the PBDEs are having harmful effects on Canadian citizens.
External links
Environment and Science Technology article
About.com article
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