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What Every Mom Must Know About the AAP's New Plastic-Safety Guidelines for Kids

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Be wary of certain foods and packaging at the grocery store.

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A new policy statement from the American Association of Pediatrics is advising parents to avoid certain types of food to prevent children from ingesting potentially harmful chemicals.

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