Posted on 03/14/2008 9:36:21 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
New tests of 100 "natural" and "organic" soaps, shampoos and other consumer products show that nearly half of them contained a cancer-causing chemical that is a byproduct of petrochemicals used in manufacturing.
Many items that tested positive for the carcinogen are well-known brands, including Kiss My Face, Alba, Seventh Generation and Nature's Gate products, sold in retail stores across the nation.
The findings of the Organic Consumers Assn., a consumer advocacy group, are sending a jolt through the natural products industry. Gathering today in Anaheim for a national trade show, many leaders worry that the test results will taint the industry in the eyes of the public.
Of the 100 products tested, 47 had detectable levels of 1,4-dioxane, which the Environmental Protection Agency has declared a probable human carcinogen because it causes cancer in lab animals.
Most traditional soaps and shampoos contain 1,4-dioxane. But the discovery that the chemical is present in many housecleaning and personal care products, including some for babies, that are advertised as being natural, organic or "green" comes as somewhat of a surprise.
"For companies to knowingly or even carelessly put a carcinogen into commerce in this day and age is barbaric, I think, particularly products that have the moniker of natural or self-proclaimed 'organic,' " said consumer advocate and author David Steinberg, who directed the study.
(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...
Products tested and results are here..
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-fi-naturalbox14mar14,1,767063.story
Some organic goods contain probable carcinogen
Tests for 1,4 dioxane in 100 well-known consumer products reveal that nearly half of them had detectable levels of the cancer-causing chemical — a byproduct of petrochemicals used in manufacturing.
And if the test were more sensitive, the rest probably would as well. Without further data, the term detectable just means that the level is above the sensitivity threshold of the current testing method.
The green rush continues to be dangerous for many.
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Which could be as small as 4PPT.
That would be roughly one drop in 900,000 gallons of water.
My husband is a bio-chemical engineer. He creates all those toxic products with chemicals. Somehow, he an I are both alive and well.
Imagine—dioxin is natural! And so is plutonium! And so is excrement!
“dioxin is natural! And so is plutonium! And so is excrement!”
Yeah, but none of which you would put on top of your head like a shampoo.
I think i’d rather put dioxin on my head than eat some with my corn flakes. (dairy products contain dioxin but we’ll keep this between us.)
Shhh....you don't want to spook the herd.
Everyone that would like to join a class action lawsuit, hold your hand up...very good, your check for $.11 will arrive in six to eight weeks.
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