Is the concern about the supposed danger of parabens? "Information" about parabens with some touting of the dangers thereof, have been circulating in the media for some years now. Reputable studies, and information from various cancer councils have put this into context. Worth noting that parabens are naturally occurring substances which are naturally produced by a number of fruits and vegetables. Foods such as soy, beans, including vanilla beans, flax, cherries, blueberries. blackberries, strawberries, cucumbers and even the humble carrot contain parabens and other substances which (in minute quantities), can mimic oestrogen.