Why does this product have a warning label that says: "This product contains lead" ? why would you put lead in it? I am upset!
28463
"Macrolife's website has a page about the issue; the lead content is no higher than that of the foods it is made from." This is the response from a previously asked question on the Macro Reds products. This has to do with Prop 65. A direct quote from the Macrogreens website, to put this in perspective: "Natural green beans contain 28.75 micrograms of lead in a one cup serving, which is an exposure of approximately 50 times the allowed Prop 65 levels." Read more here: http://macrolifenaturals.com/california-prop-65/
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It's because of California's Prop 65. Lead occurs naturally in MANY vegetables, fruits, etc. That's what the label is about. Don't be upset - just educate yourself. You can start at MacroLife's website. They have a great explanation about the lead warning there.
28465
I was too!!!! I haven't touched it since I read that! Someone on here said that it contains very little lead but ANY is too much to me!
423438
Considering that Baby Einstein has already had a toy recalled for toxic levels of lead (blue block in their Discover & Play Color Blocks), even if they aren't listing the toxins in their toys directly, they are a suspect company. One boy was suspected of being poisoned by these blocks when no other lead-containing items were found in the house. Besides, lead, PVC, and BPA (which you probably get more from in canned foods anyway) aren't the only toxins in toys and other household objects. Many have toxic levels of antimony, bromine, barium (Melissa & Doug has had two recalls in Canada for this), cadmium, arsenic and mercury. I mostly deny my kids the pleasure of putting any toys in their mouths excessively, but if you want to feel a bit safer about toys, try plugging individual toys/companies into HealthyToys.org or www.goodguide.com. You'll get a better feel for who has repeat offenses. I wouldn't trust anything a manufacturer tells you anyway. They have no intention of pulling dangerous toys or disclosing information unless they're forced to by law. Saying that, we own this toy, as it was gifted before we knew what we know now. The kids love to dance to it. I consider it hazardous for the kids to put in their mouths. I imagine it's not doing a lot of damage just being held. And it does play pleasing music :)
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Even certified organic products can, and often do contain dangerous heavy metals like lead. See here: http://www.lowheavymetalsverified.org/ Or here: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/whistleblower-who-found-poison-americas-food Or do a Google search for something like, "heavy metals in organic food" The problem is that heavy metal levels in food aren't regulated by either the FDA or the USDA. USDA organic certification doesn't include heavy metals certification or regulation. That isn't to say that non-organic products are any better. Also since a warning on the label is completely voluntary, I wouldn't equate the lack of a warning about lead to mean that it has any safer lead levels than products that contain a warning. On another Dr Oz clip which I cannot find on the internet, it was said that IN GENERAL, organic products grown in Canada and California are less likely to be contaminated with heavy metals than those that come from Asia. It's not about the organic certification being untrustworthy because the certification doesn't include heavy metal certification, it's more about how likely the land is to be contaminated with heavy metals in the first place. Land is contaminated through gasoline (the gasoline industry spread lead on most of the world's soil through leaded gasoline), batteries that everyone throws in the trash, paint that ends up dumped out or in trash, or painted surfaces leaching, etc. Heavy metals leach into the soil, then end up in water then migrate far and wide. That's why I think Canadian products are least likely to be contaminated. I reason that all that Canadian wilderness helps Canada in this regard. If there is a choice, I always buy Canadian Organic products now. Also they regulate heavy metals. Next choice, California, last choice Asia.
965620
Why isn't Cuisinart answering this question? Seems it's an important issue, especially since it's listed as being a lead-free product.
608255
How do you know the Skullcandy phones aren't tainted with lead? Just because it isn't labeled? Look at all the Chinese toys that were filled with lead and they weren't labeled. We're are all biting into the apple and we surely will die. Eventually...
187607
To the best of my knowledge there is no lead. I would find it difficult to believe that any item intended for food or drinks would be permitted to be sold unless marked for decorative purposes only.
969496
I don't know, but I do not recall seeing the lead warning on the packaging with is a requirement in my state (CA).
1653208
No idea if it contains lead...email seller. Package says it's brass...no mention of lead. It works GREAT!
1899242
I have been using this product for over a year and have never thought about lead content. I use our community CO-OP frequently. I spoke with one of the employees who is vegan and very nutrition and health conscious. He is familiar with the Fungi Perfecti products and their high quality production standards and doubts there is any lead in the product. I also called Fungi Perfecti (1-877-504-6926). The rep said their mushrooms are grown in a filtered hot house with stringent controls to preclude pollution or contaminants. Hope this helps; it certainly made me feel better.
2137509
It is to melt lead. Sometimes the lead can have other metals in it that can be melted together. Just make sure the metal is clean and moisture free. Should melt other kinds of metals too if they are soft enuough
2214606
I wasn't aware that it contains lead. But currently he does not play with it that much but I will watch and see if he start chewing or putting it into his mouth.
1672666
Who cares even. Nothing contained lead any longer. Besides it is covered in a thick cloth covering. Will you or your dog be chewing on the holder. If not then don'the worry....
1929800
I looked all over the box and packaging materials and saw no mention of lead. It does warn that there are small parts. So, unless they are required by law to report lead in the magnets, I would say no.
2159360
I do not use any product that comes in contact with food...if it is made in China (as this is). Due to lead content in virtually all products made there and their lack of any real quality control standards, you just cannot trust the quality.
2045785
Why would the manufacturer ad lead to this product? Is there any known benefit to consuming lead?
855113
I was worried about lead too. I was just told a lot of glassware has lead, Cadmium or Barium Oxide so I am trying to change my dinnerware and glassware to something safe. Did you try contacting the company to see if their product is free of these items? thanks
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I don't think any stainless steel contains lead. Also I think it would be illegal to sell food grade items with lead in them (you'll notice expensive stainless steel flatware doesn't mention being lead free as a selling point.). I'll also note that this isn't some random brand, I have seen it used in actual restaurants (noticed after I purchased).