Did you know that poor college students have been used as guinea pigs? In 2000, Students at Loma Linda University were paid $1000 to participate in a study funded by defense contractor Lockheed Martin. The students were required to take a daily dose of perchlorate, rocket fuel, for 6 months. Those who were taking the highest dose, were taking an amount that was 83 time higher than California's Action Level for rocket fuel in drinking water. Healthy males were also recruited at Harvard and Oregon State Universities to drink water laced with rocket fuel. The US Air Force may be conducting similar studies at other locations.

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As a parent, you probably now know that lead, which lowers IQ and causes many other health problems, has been found in high levels in many vinyl lunch bags. These bags often contain toxic plasticizers as well. Some newer vinyl bags lining store shelves have had the lead removed, but contain antimicrobials, another potential hazard. So, how can we assure our children's lunch is not contaminated with harmful chemicals by contacting their containers?

Tags: lead lunch bags | vinyl lunch bags | bisphenol A | bpa | phthalates | lunch bags | Back to School | Non-toxic Lunch Box

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