• phthalates

    Chemicals In Baby Products May Be Dangerous

    A recent study shows that phthalates found in some baby products such as shampoos and lotions may be, well, seeping into your baby. Phthalates are thought to cause reproductive problems in children, especially males. They're not listed on the labels, so its hard for concerned consumers to avoid them. More »

    1:51 PM on Tue Feb 5 2008
    By Meg Marco
    2,458 views, 21 comments

    Latest by chrisaltesino: Stories like this really freak me out these days. I'm now a father of two and don't ever know were more »

  • health

    California's Ban On Phthalates May Spread To Other States

    Yesterday's legal action in California against Apple over its use of phthalates may be the opening shot in a nation-wide battle between consumer advocates, health agencies, state and federal entities, and manufacturers of everything from teething rings to consumer electronics to sex toys. Although the ban (which will go into effect Jan. 1, 2009) is limited to California, "lawmakers in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, Maine, Connecticut and New York are expected to introduce similar legislation in the coming months, according to environmental and breast cancer groups that sponsored the California measure." More »

    1:03 PM on Tue Oct 16 2007
    By Chris Walters
    2,385 views, 18 comments

    Latest by moorie679: @AnnC: sounds like a deal to me! you want me to fedex them to you..... oh wait, these are potentially deadly more »

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