i just read on label that the product contains a chemical known to cause reproductive harm? what is it?
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Cascara Sagrada--I think- Is the ingredient banned in California. Are you in your reproductive years and do you have parasites? If you still want to use this product-read the label. But, there are other products to rid parasites--ex. para-clear by herb life- that are safe that you can purchase right here on amazon.
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Yes, the warning is on the tag. It says: "The product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." I guess I'll be returning mine...
2095633
Because California likes to slap warnings on just about everything. This teether is made from food grade silicone which is not a carcinogen. I have no idea how it would have come by the warning, but I'm not terribly concerned about it. Sometimes it feels like EVERYTHING causes cancer, and silicone is nowhere near the top of the list of my concerns. But hey, way to take a feature used to gain information about a product and turn it into a BS sanctimommy judgement. Kudos. Edit: maybe a better question would be WHY does this product have a prop 65 warning attached. That's actually a useful product question, and I'd be interested in the answer. :-p
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Supposedly a carcinogen but used in moderation like anything else should be ok? I liked Grecian formula better though.
2100291
I found the same warning on an e-bay seller's page, and on a non-amazon site carrying products for babies and children. If it's a mistake, it's not just Amazon's.
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It appears to be made of plastic and covered with a type of foam rubber. I don't know if there are any harmful chemicals but still the same, I don't think I would eat it either. Just joking. I haven't noticed any ill effects from this product. I really like it.
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The generic term "fragrance" would be considered a harmful chemical most likely. Just do a Google search and you'll see.
1129327
It's the general warning. No breakdown of material. You do know that EVERYTHING man made can cause reproductive harm - sitting on your couch, or walking on carpet alone, both which have flame retardants known to cause reproductive harm, are surely more dangerous then some rubber/polyester straps that when I use them come into contact with me for a few seconds, at most, to tighten luggage, or hold on to tripods on my backpack. In other words, unless you're actually putting these on your body for extended periods of time, you'll be fine. I'd worry about everything else in your house.
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I don't know. I don't know why it's being used either. I'd prefer if it wasn't used. I don't know if it should be a health concern.
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Contains SLS (Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate). A known cancer carcinogen, is bad for skin, eyes, hair, gums and hair follicles. I would not use this on myself or especially anyone's baby bottles!!! Seventh Generation in this case is making BAD STUFF with a good name!
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Mine doesn't have that warning labeled on it. From what I just googled that label is a California requiredment. I honestly am not familiar with much of the cancer causing ingredients in anything. I personally will look further into this subject. Good question. Good stuff.
290794
I returned this product due to the fact it had toxic and harmful chemicals!
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The FDA has no Jurisdiction over a product such as this. And if it was "approved" by the FDA, I wouldn't buy it because that would mean it would be a concoction of Synthetic, dangerous Chemicals!
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The CA Prop 65 warning indicates a product contains compounds that could cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. I typically avoid anything that has that label associated with it. Before this product ever had this label, however, we purchased it for our children. I suspect that the plastic pieces, the magnets sandwiched between the plastic pieces, or even the glossy coating on the pattern cards are things that contain "less than desirable chemicals". Now for my most humblest of opinions...practically every toy for sale on amazon and in local stores probably qualify for that label. Whether it contains lead, or BPA, bromide, chloride, etc. Just because a toy doesn't have that warning doesn't mean it doesn't qualify. I looked everywhere on the packaging for this toy for the CA prop 65 warning and didn't find it. Unfortunately, one never truly knows what yucky chemicals are hiding in children's toys. If you want a truly non-toxic toy, you need to stick with unfinished wooden toys. Hopefully change is on the horizon for toy manufacturers.
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The product label really doesn't say. In reviewing the ingredients, I am very disturbed by the almost 50 individual items comprising it, including polysorbate-60 in the first five. True, it has "31%" organic ingredients but half are various chemicals not of plant origin. Maybe these have not been tested on animals but they surely are being tested on humans as consumers. I do not plan to purchase this product again. Shame on BWC for this chemical soup.
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Wow, Teri I never knew... I used this because it's better than antiperspirants and all the deodorants/crap you find at walmart... I will look for something without it for sure. Thanks buddy I would have never known! Thank you! Below is what research I just found... disturbing... Reduced heart function by 25% endocrine disruption (bad for the skeletal system) Triclosan is clearly listed on product ingredient labels, so you can easily check to see if it's there before deciding on a purchase. This chemical is not only in soaps but also body washes, toothpaste, shampoo, and other personal care and home products.
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I recommend you not buy this product from Amazon. Go to the Pravana site and they have a list of providers and salons throughout the US. This is the only way to be certain of what you are getting. My experience with the authentic Pravana product is that it is nothing like any chemical treatment. It feels like a conditioner being applied, does not burn or smell like perms or certain keratin treatments of the past. It is safe to use on chemically treated hair, but you may have breakage when weaning your hair from a chemical to Pravana, due to the damage already caused by the chemical. For me I had been off the chemical treatments for years before using Pravana. I experienced that with Pravana I can have a loose soft curly look or when blow dried a straight look. Unfortunately through amazon there is at least one if not more vendors who are selling a counterfeit that is like a perm, it burns, it damages and more scary than anything I do not know what the heck it is, it does not have a similar burn or smell to any perm or keratin treatments I know of. But for certain this product was not Pravana. I purchased this item and now my many years of being without chemical damage has reverted me to damaged hair and irritated scalp. I contacted my local Pravana specialist and have booked a treatment to try nourish my hair back to health. Inaddition I contacted Pravana about this Amazon purchased item. They are sorry I experienced this but assured me that the product is not theirs and the vendor I purchased it from is not one of their distributors. Be careful and Good luck!!