Does this have a warning label on it about it containing a chemical known to the state of CA to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm? Maca powder from a health food store said that on the label. they told me it's because lead is naturally in the soil in where it's grown, but that it was ok...Not so sure about that... Does this have a warning label on it about it containing a chemical known to the state of CA to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm? Maca powder from a health food store said that on the... » Read More Does this have a warning label on it about it containing a chemical known to the state of CA to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm? Maca powder from a health food store said that on the label. they told me it's because lead is naturally in the soil in where it's grown, but that it was ok...Not so sure about that... « Show Less
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Sorry I do not have the package anymore, threw it away, since I stopped taking it (had a bad reaction to it)
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Yes, this product does have a warning label. I just received my 1lb maca Powder and saw a warning label on it. I read what Healthworks wrote about Cal Prop 65. We already consume so much lead throughout our daily intakes, so "0.5 mcg/day" using this particular Maca powder adds up to a toxic level. I will return this product. I purchased this before Healthworks post their answer. Since others answered that they did not see a warning label, I purchased it. I should have closely read the small print on the image.
1885773
No. If you think this presents a risk, then you are free to double check all things known to the State of California. Good luck.
1885774
no not at all. this only contains pure organic maca root. certified by: organic certifiers of Ventura Californiadistributed by health works , Scottsdale Arizona
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From the Earthpaste website: "We love Earthpaste for the same reasons you do - it does a great job with only a handful of natural, beneficial ingredients. So if every ingredient supports good health, why is there a proposition 65 warning label? Proposition 65 is a California law designed to protect consumers when they use products containing harmful materials. Because of the way the law is enforced, California residents are used to seeing warnings where you'd least expect them-at banks, at Disneyland, and now, on perfectly natural products like Earthpaste. The most important ingredient in Earthpaste is Redmond Clay, a healing clay that has been used medicinally since ancient times. Like many natural foods (including peaches and pears) Redmond Clay contains the tiniest amount of naturally-occurring lead. There is a natural products exemption to prop 65 (otherwise organic green beans and carrots would be 20 times over the limit!) but because of the way proposition 65 is enforced, it would be impossible for a small company like ours to withstand the cost of any "false positives" from aggressive prop 65 law firms. Thus the warning stickers on Earthpaste. We hate doing it - we know our products are safe, we've seen them help thousands of people, and we use them ourselves every day - but a proposition 65 lawsuit, even one we would eventually win, would be really hard for a company our size to survive."
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Well, I didn't see the warning label, but I do know that California has some weird laws that you need to follow in order to sell some things there. They have a list of chemicals that can cause harm (they do not note that there are safe levels of some of these chemicals, like lead for example) and if you have product that has any trace amounts on that list, the mfr has to put a warning somewhere. It is only California that has this legislation. Even the FDA has a 'safe" amount level for the chemicals. I know some companies only put the warning on California invoices in order not to scare everyone. Well, I didn't see the warning label, but I do know that California has some weird laws that you need to follow in order to sell some things there. They have a list of chemicals that can cause harm (they do not note that there are safe levels of some of these chemicals, like lead for example) and if you have product that has any trace amounts on that list, the mfr has to put a warning somewhere. It is only California that has this legislation. Even the FDA has a 'safe" amount level for the chemicals. I know some companies only put the warning on California invoices in order not to... » Read More Well, I didn't see the warning label, but I do know that California has some weird laws that you need to follow in order to sell some things there. They have a list of chemicals that can cause harm (they do not note that there are safe levels of some of these chemicals, like lead for example) and if you have product that has any trace amounts on that list, the mfr has to put a warning somewhere. It is only California that has this legislation. Even the FDA has a 'safe" amount level for the chemicals. I know some companies only put the warning on California invoices in order not to scare everyone. « Show Less
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In California, according to Proposition 65, anything that contains ANY substances known as a possible carcinogen must be labelled. That includes all kinds of compounds, including anything with lead in them. Basically, nearly every new piece of electronics, new cars, really just about everything gets the label slapped on to it. A well intentioned law and a bit alarming regarding the prevalence of carcinogens, but it is extremely common for products to have that label and doesn't really have much meaning.
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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 Asi
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Yes, it does. On the tag, it states: "California Proposition 65: the brass in this product contains lead. Warning: this product contains one or more chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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).
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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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I'm betting that warning is given to cover the wacko laws of the State of California. I've taken my unit apart and have seen no lead solder or any other source of lead. It could be that some odd part might have a lead ratio of one lead atom to a trillion of some other metal. Masterbuilt is a reputable company. I seriously doubt if they are going to put any product on the market with a measurable lead content. They are big on customer service and satisfaction. Buy the unit and enjoy it!
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Its sold in California. In California you must put a prop65 warning if your products contain 1 of over 2000 materials. The penalty for not putting the sign or label is huge. The penalty for needlessly labeling is nothing. Starbucks, whole foods and every darn store in California has prop 65 warnings all over. Google prop 65 for more info. The toothpaste is made from Redmond clay, a naturally occuring product, so while it may contain thousands of micro amounts of minerals, organic lead may fall in there. This lead threshold will be less than the water you use to wash your mouth out from your sink. All tap water has inorganic lead present from deterioration of supply lines.
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I've heard nothing of the sort. That doesn't mean anything, though, since California has too many stringent rules and I can't keep up with all of them. I've use this product for several years without issue, but that's just me. I think it's worth trying, but you'll have to use your best judgment. What is the chemical that you're concerned about?
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I do not see "lead" on the ingredient label. I saw a few reviews that said that too and was confused by it.
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http://www.green-tea-guide.com/green-tea-lead.html ...an article regarding the harmful content of lead in Chinese matcha
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Their label has a warning on it that states:Thus product contains TRACE AMOUNTS of lead and may not be appropriate for consumption by children and pregnant women.But I also wanted to know that, I did some research and now its required they tell you that but the amount in it is very low if detectable at all. Most if not all clay has some amount or other.Hope that helps I do highly recommend it. I have a 20month old son and I use it for him and I and his ped said she hasn't seen any signs of there being lead there.
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I really think this is a typo... I looked it up, and found this: "WARNING: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause [cancer, and] birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." The above sentence comes from this website: http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancercauses/othercarcinogens/athome/cancer-warning-labels-based-on-californias-proposition-65 Given the similarity in the warnings, I think they meant to type "cord" instead of "code" which makes more sense. :) I had wondered about this myself. :)
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We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and instruct our children not to eat it. ;) We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and... » Read More We ordered an Airzone trampoline with the same warning...I wasn't able to get much information from the manufacturer, such as the specific chemical, which really frustrated me because it was a gift for my children, not to mention I am pregnant. However, after researching different manufacturers, we found they all have the same warning...so choosing another product wasn't an option. We read several commentaries, and specifics on the "proposition 65 warning"...the conclusion we came to is that it is most likely not dangerous unless you are ingesting it. We decided to set it up, and instruct our children not to eat it. ;) « Show Less
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The label has california prop 65 warning.. Says there is lead in this product. -- I just looked at the pictures here on amazon.