Does anyone know if the report on Celestial seasoning contains dangerous levels of pesticides true or not?
1467476
I spent the time to look at the report on Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea lab report and 29CFR180.163. None of the results where the EPA has set limits on pesticide residues in dried tea are above those limits. Endosulfan (total) 0.11ppm - 24ppm limit, Bifentrin 0.28ppm - 30ppm limit, Fenpropathrin 0.01ppm - 2ppm limit, Buprofezin 0.04ppm - 20ppm limit, Carfentrazone-ethyl 0.02ppm - 0.1ppm limit, Acetamiprid 0.11ppm - 50ppm limit. Other residues did not have limits or could not be located.
1467477
I never heard of it. I have been drinking this tea for years, and I feel as healthy as ever. Actually, I have just finished a mug of Tea Time earlier this morning! I bought enough to last me all winter. I wouldn't worry about it. You shouldn't, either.
1467478
this company got a rating E. Twinings teas all got an A, the highest rating. Celestial, specifically sleeptime teas, were found to have a dangerous level of pesticides. this is news to me....i LOVE this stuff and was just about to buy a crap load of it. but here you go: http://www.examiner.com/article/dangerously-high-pesticide-levels-found-celestial-seasonings-teas
1467479
this company got a rating E. Twinings teas all got an A, the highest rating. Celestial, specifically sleeptime teas, were found to have a dangerous level of pesticides. this is news to me....i LOVE this stuff and was just about to buy a crap load of it. but here you go:http://www.examiner.com/article/dangerously-high-pesticide-levels-found-celestial-seasonings-teas
1467480
http://www.celestialseasonings.com/safety-assuranceCelestial officially responded to the allegations.
1931394
If its not USDA certified organic, you will never know. Do the percentages really matter? If something is 90% organic but has 10% pesticides, mercury, arsenic, etc. -the point is its not organic. Take the manufacturers word for what they say is in it.
1982608
WOW, excellent questions. The box says, "Blended and Packaged in U.S.A." so unsure as to where grown. Plus, it doesn't saying anything about having been tested for heavy metals and pesticides.
1233111
Reading the ingredient label, I see no toxins listed and it is safe to use around children and pets, as stated on label. Hope this helps
1384001
The diatomaceous earth is only 77.69% of the mixture, the other 22.31% is "other" unspecified ingredients. The label DOES say it is BAITED Insect Control Powder. The front label has the "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN" thing. The back label on the right side at very top reads "Precautionary Statements - HAZARDS TO HUMANS & DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Caution: moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Use adequate ventilation. Wear suitable dusty mask when using this product during prolonged exposure." The "Starage & Disposal" says, "Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal." The next line reads "PESTICIDE Storage - Store in cool dry area away from heat or open flame and inaccessible to children and pets." There is even a warning not to reuse the container. Also from personal experience you Do Not want to expose electronics or polished plastic surfaces - it will damage the inside of electronics & ruin the finish on some plastic surfaces. There IS "food grade" 100% diatomaceous earth, but this product IS NOT it. Although it makes up the majority, whatever the "other" ingredients are qualifies it as a pesticide. If you want food grade make sure it plainly states it, it's not baited & it doesn't have warnings or pesticide storage & disposal cautionary statements.
1044925
No, I've never heard of it doing anything like that. As a mechanical pesticide it contains no poisons or toxins. I've used it on a dark green carpet in my own home and it didn't do anything like that. There was an area where the powder was still sitting on the top of the carpet that you could definitely see the powder, but once it was worked down into the carpet it was like it was never there.
2062018
I was worrying the same thing. So went to there website. The Gas chromatographic (very detailed) and MSDS information it link to the product listing. http://www.planttherapy.com/pdf/oreganogcms.pdf
570825
This is a systemic pesticide, meaning it basically turns into a poison during digestion. Anything that senses a biological trail will also be susceptible when grooming. So this is not your cup of tea.
2101543
I am an organic grower myself, and I have a friend that is a scientist at the USDA lab. Don't fool yourself, just because it has the USDA seal does not mean it's up to your organic standards. Very often organic farms use substances that are more dangerous than conventional pesticides and fertilizers. The USDA does not run everything through a GCMS, the company just has to meet certain standards, they can still lie about things. I bought this for my cosmetics business to do R&D;, and it is very good quality, so I am happy with it.
1511462
No. It is used as a plant and weed killer. It will burn your skin if you get any on you. It is not to be ingested.
1597567
Since the company claims that the product does not contain anything harmful, they are not required to reveal the components of the product by law. Here are the MSDS of the "degreaser" which is also excellent. You can google it Percent Range CAS Number Orange Oil Blend &lt; 0.01-2.5 8008-57-9 &111-76-2 Ethoxylated Alcohol &lt; 0.5-4.0 9036-19-5 Disodium Salt &lt; 0.5-1.5 6834-92-0 Tetra Sodium EDTA Hydroxy Sodium&lt; 0.5-1.5 &lt; 0.5-0.8 64-02-8 1310-73-2
2008759
The only thing in this product is 100% Organic Whole Psyllium. I can't imagine what they could possibly find hazardous in this product. It is stated on their label that where their crops are grown, no pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers, and post-harvest chemical treatments are used. I can't figure out California's problem unless they have something against this company. Hope this helps.
62007
Don't buy it. It is so toxic, really. Not worth it for your own health and the environment. I would place the orchids in a window with direct sun for a few weeks, or I would use a toothbrush and some dishsoap in water to clean the surfaces of the plant (if mites/larva are the problem). Steer clear of such harsh chemicals though. This is banned in Europe. It is what is causing the honeybee collapse in the US.
144803
The bottle says it is USDA certified organic. As a rule, only naturally derived pesticides or synthetic ingredients of low toxicity may be used if any. It's as good as it gets. I don't think the company could use the USDA seal if it didn't comply with its standards.
28483
I'm unsure of that information I would contact the vendor directly. I assume they cannot market it as safe for consumption without doing some sort of testing.
309708
I trust Dr. Harvey to do what is right for companion animals, but I did ask for his opinion on the brown rice issue. Here is the response I got from Dr. Harvey's: Please be aware that organic brown rice constitutes only 4% of the total Canine Health formulation and makes up an even smaller part of the overall diet when meat and water are added. To give you further context, 4% of brown rice per scoop of Canine Health equals approximately 1 gram of Brown rice - which is 0.05% of one cup of brown rice. In recent tests by the FDA they found that brown rice samples contain approximately 6.7 Micrograms (One millionth of a gram) of inorganic arsenic in 1 cup of brown rice. (http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm319827.htm). This means that there would be about 0.03 micrograms of inorganic arsenic in one scoop of Canine Health - an extremely small amount. Additionally, the amount of brown rice in the Canine Health formulation is significantly below the FDA's acceptable range of brown rice intake, which they are not changing at this time. Dr. Harvey is researching our organic brown rice sources and we will be closely monitoring further scientific research surrounding this concern. We are being careful not to make a hasty decision,although you can be assured that we will not hesitate to make a change if we feel there is any danger at all and to reiterate, brown rice makes up such a small amount of our formula, we are certain it could not have any negative affects on a companion dog's health.
1680422
I don't know if it is wild caught or farm raised or been tested for heavy metals or if they have been filtered out. It doesn't say anything on the bottle. I have taken over half or a bottle and have had no bad things that I have noticed. I have been taking it for sore thumbs. I haven't had any bad effects that I have noticed. I do think my skin is some better.