Why do these pencils carry a PROP 65 WARNING for CA residents?
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My guess is: California as of Dec 2010 has declared wood dust a cancer causing agent. When you sharpen a wood pencil it will create wood dust. Again my guess based on an article from California. From HPVA.Org. In December 2009, "wood dust" was added to California's Proposition 65 list of substances "known to the State of California to cause cancer."
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Apparently California considers sawdust a prop 65 violation. Pencils made of wood are made in a factory where there is bound to be sawdust, I imagine. That's the best answer I have for you. I think these pencils are great, so I really think it's a bit extreme to carry a warning. My guess is the warning is necessary because of the CA law. Weird.
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Since there is no penalty for unnecessary Prop 65 warnings, some manufacturers seem to be hedging their bets by slapping it on items that don't appear to fall under the category of environmental health hazards.
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The warning may also be due to graphite dust (the pencile "lead" is graphite and clay) being considered a lung irritant.
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I'm sorry, but as I do not live in California, I have no idea why the CA Prop 65 warning is attached. I don't even know what it is.
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Per Godinger.com, the crystal on their site has a Prop 65 warning for lead. Contacted them and they state this particular item is LEAD FREE.
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I just live chatted with Kitchen Aid and they said that the ceramic pot has tested lead and cadmium "free" and that the product does *not* require a california prop 65 warning. I think that's as close as one can get to being certain that it's lead free before purchasing and testing yourself.
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Most items produced, shipped, or sold in or around California have the proposition 65 warming on them from fast-food restaurants to cars to shampoo. An important note is that the presence a Prop 65 warning does not necessarily indicate a product itself is specifically unsafe. Materials and compounds used in the manufacturing of Breville products are considered proprietary and may not be disclosed. All Breville products are food safe and compliant with all applicable U.S. product safety regulations and requirements.
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I believe Kershaw has designed around this... check google. I am relatively certain they are legal in CA.
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I don't know the answer regarding CA Prop 65 but I do know this is the worst protein powder I have ever used. I have tried to use it since it wasn't cheap but the chalky taste is just TERRIBLE.
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I just became aware that lead is a problem in these crocks. I just had mine tested with an XRF gun and the result was 28ppm. I believe that is not a safe level... I'm sending mine back. I don't know if it came with a prop 65 warning b/c I already threw away all of the packaging.
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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.
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If you plan to ingest it, you're required to sign a waiver supplied by "Estwing"....and the waiver will include the Calif Prop 65 warning.
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There is no lead in this product. Any prop 65 warnings you see are because the state in which the product is made has laws concerning notices about lead. You might notice it on buildings in states like CA, as well. The product is lead-free. The state is over-zealous on labeling.
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I did a little research after reading your question as it was concerning. In a number of places I noticed other consumers suggesting that California is over doing it and giving everything a prop 65. Playdoh has been around for decades, I highly doubt that it's going to seriously harm any children.
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I am not familiar with Proposition 65 - Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 in California. I would treat this as a warning -- move on with using the product (which I love) because it is obviously very minimal impact due to the size of the stools. Check the rules on the proposition and decide for yourself is you should return them. I do not recall such a sticker on mine when I received them but maybe it applies to the state they are being shipped to.
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Seem to be made of steel. Nice and hefty. But, I have no idea what CA prop 65 refers to.
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Hi Anthony,The bottle I have doesn't have the prop 65 warning on it. I e-mailed the company that makes sonne's #7 to get you the correct answer to this question. I will have the answer to you tomorrow since their company is closed today. Thank you, Sandy
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Not to my knowledge. I haven't had any issues with it. Not sure what the Prop 65 warning is since I am located in DC.
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Because this product contains chemicals that are banned in the state of California. Also, you live in a nanny state.