Some experts are raising a red flag after a component in rocket fuel was detected in food. Perchlorate, which is also found in missiles, airbags, explosives, and some types of plastic, was spotted in ...

Perchlorate, a chemical used in rocket fuel, was found in 67% of food samples tested by Consumer Reports. Baby foods, fast food, and fresh produce had the highest levels, though none exceeded the ...

Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that the list of foods contained the highest concentration of perchlorate but these foods were just tested for the presence of ...

University at Albany chemists have created a new high-energy compound that could revolutionize rocket fuel and make space flights more efficient. Upon ignition, the compound releases more energy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Baby food, in particular, had the highest levels of perchlorate. Food & Wine / Getty Images Some experts are raising a red flag ...