List of toxic imports keeps growing

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?news_6_3451

16 January 2008
WASHINGTON - The list of dangerous imports that contain lead and other toxins is now more than a foot thick.

Here are some of the items to watch out for. This list was compiled by the United Steelworkers:

TEETHING RINGS: Many contain phthalates, a toxic chemical used to soften and smooth plastics

PLASTIC BABY BOTTLES & SIPPY CUPS (labeled as #7 plastics): Many contain polycarbonate, an ingredient in plastic, which can leach bisphenol-A, a suspected hormone disruptor that mimics estrogen. That can cause low sperm count, obesity and neurological problems.

PACIFIERS: Rubber pacifiers or bottle nipples can contain chemical nitrosamines, which can cause cancer. This chemical also is often used in cosmetics and pesticides.

PICKLES: Chinese officials said some contained unsafe industrial wax, formaldehyde and illegal dyes

CANDIES: U.S. FDA recalled some Chinese-made candy after tests revealed it contained the uncertified color additive tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5.). FDA also recalled some candies from Mexico that contained lead.

CRACKERS: Chinese officials said some contained unsafe industrial wax formaldehyde, illegal dyes

VINYL LUNCH BOXES: Some contained lead, used as a softener in the PVC backing.

TOOTHPASTE: Contained diethylene glycol, a poisonous chemical used in anti-freeze.

SEAFOOD: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found levels of the cancer-causing malachite green and high levels of fluoroquinolones, which can increase antibiotic resistance in humans.

LIPSTICK: Contained banned Sudan I dye, an industrial dye and possible carcinogen.

PET FOOD: Contained suspected melamine-tainted wheat gluten, a chemical found in plastics and pesticides.

DIAPERS: Contained excessive levels of fungus

THOMAS TRAIN: Paint on wooden train contained lead.

VINYL BIBS: Contained lead.

JUICE: Contained unsafe color additives

TIRES: U.S. Up to 450,000 tires made by Hangzhou Zhongce lacked a gum strip, a key safety feature that binds the belts of a tire to each other.

For more information
Visit www.protect-our-kids.org

[Sarah Ibarruri]

1. But corporate American loves Commie China manufacturing our goods!

If they can't do that, they won't make so many bazillion$$! We need to stop being mean to corporations, shut up, use Commie products and be silent as we get slowly poisoned to death.

[jeff30997]

2. "PICKLES"

I already knew that she was toxic you know.

[candice]

3. Using melamine as a substitute for wheat gluten is an "open secret" in China...

according to an article in the N.Y. Times after our pets were poisoned or killed by eating melamine that was labeled as "wheat gluten." Who would have knowingly bought any pet food with a link to China since the quality cannot be verified?

Of course, as our wheat gluten factories had to shut down in the face of cheaper labor in China, some in China found a way to by-pass the labor-intensive extraction of gluten from wheat by using a residue from plastic production instead! The tests show that the product has protein (but not from wheat), and a higher protein count was the goal. Intensive, even very cheap labor could be deleted from the equation.

[Jane Austin]

5. What ever happened to adulteration?

Your butcher can't put his thumb on the scale and your dairy can't add extra water to their milk.

How come the Chinese can put fake protein in dog food?

[Double T]

4. The NEW CORPORATE GOLD STANDARD for QUALITY and PURITY..........

will ONLY be changed through regulation of these corrupt, traitorous, criminal, miserable excuses of corporate business.