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Med's Ryan Marino sauys plug-in air fresheners contain chemicals that are harmful to human health

MEDIA | March 12, 2025
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Homes & GardensRyan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said plug-in air fresheners contain chemicals that are harmful to human health. “Plug-in fresheners can contain chemical compounds known as phthalates, which are known to be endocrine disruptors, as well as carcinogens,” he said.

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