the World Health Organization

In lower-income countries, snakes, cow carcasses and collapsing walls are among the hazards faced by this critical but long-ignored group of workers.

But it's too early to say whether the epidemic isn't as bad as the agency first predicted back in February.

The controversial “yoga mat” chemical can be found in nearly 500 food products ranging from bread to stuffing and snacks, according to a list released by…