Health Workers Expose 60,000 to Hepatitis
People Were Exposed And Infected With Hepatitis. A recent federal report found that over 60,000 people were exposed and about 400 were infected with hepatitis because of lapses in injection safety practices, reports the Associated Press (AP). The contaminations involved 33 outbreaks and were mostly caused by violations of simple … [Read more...] about Health Workers Expose 60,000 to Hepatitis
Phthalates Found in Baby Shampoo, Other Infant Care Products
Infant Products May Expose Infants To Phthalates. A new study suggests that a variety of baby care products such as shampoos, lotions, and powders may expose infants to phthalates, chemicals which have been linked to possible reproductive problems. These chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including … [Read more...] about Phthalates Found in Baby Shampoo, Other Infant Care Products
Christmas Lights Could Expose Children to Toxic Lead
Christmas Lights The Latest Lead Poisoning Concerns. Christmas lights are the latest product to raise lead poisoning concerns. CNN analyzed four common brands of Christmas lights—WalMart, GE, Sylvania, and Phillips—and all revealed lead levels high enough to be dangerous to children. About 5,000 children are diagnosed with lead … [Read more...] about Christmas Lights Could Expose Children to Toxic Lead
Toys, trinkets still expose children to lead
Toys And Trinkets Might Expose Children To Lead. Most people know about the dangers of lead paint, especially if they have children and an older house. What they probably don't expect is that the toys and trinkets they can buy today might also have toxic levels of lead in them. Target announced a recall of more than 190,000 Kool … [Read more...] about Toys, trinkets still expose children to lead
