An analysis of some products sold at dollar stores like Dollar Tree and Dollarama in Canada has been found to contain toxic heavy metals as well as “forever chemicals,” referring to “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances” (PFAs) that tend to stick around in the soil, atmosphere, and rainwater for a long time.
The study, published by Environmental Defence, was done on products purchased from the two stores in Toronto in 2021. Researchers tested microwave popcorn bags from Dollar Tree, food can linings from Dollarama, household items, electronics, toys, and thermal cash register receipts from both the stores for heavy metals, PVC, PFAs, bisphenols, and phthalates….