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Learn MoreIs Your Child’s Lunch Box Full of Lead?
From the Honest Human blog
Organic Consumers Association newsletter:
Last week, documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act were released that show the U.S. government’s Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) concealed evidence indicating dangerously high levels of lead in children’s plastic lunchboxes.
Back in 2005, the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health made national news when their investigations found high levels of lead in children’s vinyl lunchboxes. The CPSC immediately countered that report by saying its own studies revealed no problems. On the contrary, documents released last week show the agency’s own tests actually found lead contamination up to 16 times higher than what is allowed in lead paint. The government’s motivation for a cover-up that threatens the health of the nation’s children is unclear, but an allied group of state Attorney Generals is being organized to ultimately remove these lunchboxes from the marketplace.
Tip: The lunchboxes to avoid are made of PVC. These are typically the squishy plastic type of lunch boxes. You can also order a lead lunchbox testing kit from the Center for Environmental Health.
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We should provide them lunch in an aluminum foil, i m sure it will be more safe than PVC boxes, and also lunch foiled in cover will remain fresh for hours than in plastic boxes.
ReplyBeing a parent is hard sometimes, but when you see your child smile it is all worthwhile.it is very necessary to care of your child ‘s health properly.anyways i keep your points in my mind and kept your post for future consideration.
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