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11 Jul 11
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Chemical found in foam coffee cups and take-out containers may be dangerous

Sharon (Community Relations Oncology Nurse)

Styrene, found in items including foam coffee cups and takeout containers, has been added to the list of chemicals considered possibly carcinogenic to humans, according to a new U.S. government report, the 12th Report on Carcinogens.FRIDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News).

To read the full report go to:

www.niehs.nih.gov/news/releases/2011/roc/

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