Health CareMajor Health Care Provider Vows To Only Buy Toxic-Free FurnitureJune 3, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneKaiser Permanente says its new facilities will not have upholstered furniture with flame retardant chemicals. A variety of studies have found the chemicals can be toxic… They’re linked to cancer, brain disorders and fertility problems. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.