It seems most people
simply do not know or care to know what's under
their sinks or in their garages, just so long as it
gets the job done. However, the household products
you are using may be loaded with toxins and poisons
and maybe killing you, your family and pets.
The basic problem: For
the few and the feerless who manage to read the
product ingredient label there is none. There
is no ingredient label as it is not
required reading by the FDA. The manufacturers
are required to put notices ie, 'harmful if
swallowed' or 'wash eyes and skin if contact is
made'. However, as for the actual carcinogens and
toxins contained there in --there are none listed.
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So what is a concerned
consumer to do? It is going to require some research
and a small amount of time to determine just what
you have been exposed to.
1. Take a look under
your sink(s), garage and laundry room.
2. Once you get the specific list of chemicals in
your product, the next step is to visit
TOXNET to discern
the associated health effects and complications the
specific chemical(s) can cause.
Another option would be
Visit the
Household Products
Database. The format is easy to
follow. Check the product, then check for
ingredients, then check for health and safety.
