Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2011
Dirty Dozen methodology criticism
Scientists and agricultural experts argued that EWG's produce rankings overstate consumer risk by emphasizing residue detection without adequately explaining regulatory tolerances or actual exposure levels.
2008
Sunscreen report dispute
Sunscreen-industry representatives challenged EWG's analysis of more than 900 products, calling its conclusions about safety and effectiveness inaccurate.
2004
Mercury and autism report controversy
EWG published a report discussing a connection between mercury preservatives in vaccines and autism. The proposed link lacked supporting evidence and drew criticism because it could reinforce vaccine misinformation.
Funding and alarmism criticism
Critics have questioned EWG's receipt of funding from organic-food manufacturers and argued that its warnings about chemicals, cosmetics, food, and children's products can be alarmist or commercially aligned with organic interests.