Why Filter Your Tap Water? The Environmental Working Group tested tap water in 45 states a couple of years ago and found 202 chemical contaminants that are not subject to any government regulation or safety standards for drinking water. Chemicals like herbicides, pesticides, … [Read more...]
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of promotional Shrek Forever After glasses sold by McDonald's. Jennifer Taggart, a.k.a. The Smart Mama, submitted information to the CPSC using her XRF analyzer to test all of the current glasses – Donkey, Shrek, … [Read more...]
I was surprised to read a story in the Associated Press about an investigation involving testing of 103 pieces children’s jewelry done by chemistry professor Jeff Weidenhamer of Ashland University in Ohio. Most were purchased in November and December 2009 and of the products tested, 12 contained … [Read more...]
