The decision comes four years after a 2017 study by the Coalition for Safer Food found the industrial chemical in 30 cheese products, including macaroni and cheese, and baby toys. "We are troubled by the recent report of phthalates found in dairy ingredients of macaroni and cheese and take this issue seriously." "Food integrity and consumer trust are our top priorities at Annie's," the statement on Annie's website reads. The brand, which is known for using organic ingredients, made the decision on February 21 to phase out phthalates, a chemical commonly found in plastic manufacturing parts. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Īnnie's Homegrown recently announced it is working with suppliers to eliminate a harmful chemical linked to infertility and learning difficulties from its highly popular boxed mac and cheese. ![]() ![]() Phthalates are known to impact fertility and increase the risks of birth defects and learning disabilities. The Annie's website says it will work with suppliers to phase out the chemical from its products. ![]() ![]() The brand made the announcement nearly four years after a study linked phthalates to boxed mac and cheese.
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