Remove these 12 products to reduce your cancer risk!
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The"Dirty Dozen" Consumer Products
See September 21, 1995 press release
Cancer Group and Ralph Nader Release First Annual "Dirty Dozen" Consumer Product List
FOOD
Beef Frankfurters - (eg. Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients
BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE, Carcinogenic.
DACTHAL, Carcinogenic (can be contaminated with dioxin); irritant; strong sensitizer.
DIELDRIN, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
DDT, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
HEPTACHLOR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin; xenoestrogen.
HEXACHLOROBENZENE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; teratogenic.
LINDANE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; damage to blood forming cells.
HORMONES: Carcinogenic and feminizing.
ANTIBIOTICS: Some are carcinogenic, cause allergies and drug resistance.
Labeled Ingredient
NITRITE, Interacts with meat amines to form carcinogenic nitrosamines which are a major risk factor for childhood cancers.
Safer Alternative:
Nitrite-Free Organic hot dogs or tofu franks.
Whole Milk - (eg. Borden or Lucerne)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients
DDT, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
DIELDRIN, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
HEPTACHLOR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin; xenoestrogen.
HEXACHLOROBENZENE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin.
ANTIBIOTICS: Some are carcinogenic, cause allergies and drug resistance.
RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE and IGF-1: Also, risk factor for breast, colon and prostate cancers.
Safer Alternative:
rBGH-free Organic skim milk
COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Talcum Powder- (Johnson & Johnson. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredient:
TALC, Carcinogenic and a risk factor for ovarian cancer; lung irritant.
Safer Alternative:
Corn Starch - (Johnson & Johnson, Inc.)
Cover Girl Replenishing Natural Finish Make Up (Foundation) (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients
BHA, Carcinogenic.
TALC, Carcinogenic; Lung Irritant.
TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA), Interacts with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.
LANOLIN, Often contaminated with DDT and other carcinogenic pesticides.
PARABENS, Contact dermatitis.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of unlabeled, untested, and toxic ingredients; contact dermatitis.
Safer Alternative:
Max Factor Pan-Silk Ultra Creamy Makeup (Max Factor, Inc.)
Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste - (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
FD&C BLUE #1, Carcinogenic.
SACCHARIN, Carcinogenic.
FLUORIDE, Possibly carcinogenic.
Safer Alternative:
Tom's of Maine Natural Non-Fluoride Toothpaste
Alberto VO5 Conditioner (Essence of Neutral Henna) (Alberto-Culver USA. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
FORMALDEHYDE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; contact dermatitis and sensitizer.
POLYSORBATE 80, Generally contaminated with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.
FD&C RED #4, Carcinogenic.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of undisclosed ingredients; contact dermatitis.
Safer Alternative:
Earth Preserv Hair Vitalizer (all scents, but with fragrances) (Earth Preserv, Inc.)
Clairol Nice 'n Easy (Permanent Haircolor) (Clairol. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
QUATERNlUM-15, Formaldehyde-releaser; carcinogenic; neurotoxic; contact dermatitis and sensitizer.
DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA), Carcinogenic; also interacts with nitrites to form a carcinogenic nitrosamine.
PHENYLENE-DIAMINES, Includes carcinogens and other ingredients inadequately tested for carcinogenicity; contact dermatitis.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL, Contact dermatitis.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of undisclosed ingredients; contact dermatitis.
NOTE: Also evidence of causal relation to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other cancers.
Safer Alternatives:
Igora Botanic - Schwarzkopf, Inc. or Logona Henna Black - Natur Kosmetik
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Ajax Cleanser (Colgate-Palmolive. Inc.)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA, Carcinogenic; eye, skin and lung irritant.
WASHING SODA,Caustic.
NOTE: Carcinogenicity of silica is admitted in 1994 Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS).
(Manufacturer claims to have reduced silica levels since 1993.)
Safer Alternative:
Comet Cleanser (Procter & Gamble, Inc.)
Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser (Reckitt & Colman. Inc.)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredient:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA, Carcinogenic; eye, skin and lung irritant. (Carcinogenicity is denied in Material Safety and Data Sheet.)
Safer Alternative:
Comet Cleanser (Procter & Gamble, Inc.)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Reckitt & Colman. Inc.)
Labeled or Unlabeled Toxic Ingredient:
ORTHOPHENYLPHENOL (OPP): Carcinogenic; irritant. (Carcinogenicity is denied in Material Safety and Data Sheet.)
Safer Alternative:
Airwick Stick Up (Reckitt & Colman, Inc.)
Zodiac Cat & Dog Flea Collar (Sandoz Agro. Inc).
Labeled Toxic Ingredient
PROPOXUR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic.
Safer Alternative:
Trader Joe's Herbal Flea Collar for cats or dogs
Ortho Weed-B-Gon Lawn Weed Killer (Monsanto Co.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredient
SODIUM 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETATE (2,4-D), Carcinogenic with evidence of casual relation to lymphoma, soft tissue sarcoma and other cancers ; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin.
Safer Alternative:
Organic pesticides
For more information, see: Steinman, D. and Epstein, S.S.
The Safe Shopper's Bible, Macmillan/IDG 1995, New York, NY (800-434-3422)
Epstein, S.S. The Politics of Cancer Revisited, East Ridge Press 1998, Hankins, NY (845-887-6467).
http://www.preventcancer.com/consumers/general/dirty_dozen.htm
The"Dirty Dozen" Consumer Products
See September 21, 1995 press release
Cancer Group and Ralph Nader Release First Annual "Dirty Dozen" Consumer Product List
FOOD
Beef Frankfurters - (eg. Oscar Mayer Foods Corporation)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients
BENZENE HEXACHLORIDE, Carcinogenic.
DACTHAL, Carcinogenic (can be contaminated with dioxin); irritant; strong sensitizer.
DIELDRIN, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
DDT, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
HEPTACHLOR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin; xenoestrogen.
HEXACHLOROBENZENE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; teratogenic.
LINDANE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; damage to blood forming cells.
HORMONES: Carcinogenic and feminizing.
ANTIBIOTICS: Some are carcinogenic, cause allergies and drug resistance.
Labeled Ingredient
NITRITE, Interacts with meat amines to form carcinogenic nitrosamines which are a major risk factor for childhood cancers.
Safer Alternative:
Nitrite-Free Organic hot dogs or tofu franks.
Whole Milk - (eg. Borden or Lucerne)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients
DDT, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
DIELDRIN, Carcinogenic; xenoestrogen.
HEPTACHLOR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin; xenoestrogen.
HEXACHLOROBENZENE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin.
ANTIBIOTICS: Some are carcinogenic, cause allergies and drug resistance.
RECOMBINANT BOVINE GROWTH HORMONE and IGF-1: Also, risk factor for breast, colon and prostate cancers.
Safer Alternative:
rBGH-free Organic skim milk
COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Talcum Powder- (Johnson & Johnson. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredient:
TALC, Carcinogenic and a risk factor for ovarian cancer; lung irritant.
Safer Alternative:
Corn Starch - (Johnson & Johnson, Inc.)
Cover Girl Replenishing Natural Finish Make Up (Foundation) (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients
BHA, Carcinogenic.
TALC, Carcinogenic; Lung Irritant.
TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA), Interacts with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.
LANOLIN, Often contaminated with DDT and other carcinogenic pesticides.
PARABENS, Contact dermatitis.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of unlabeled, untested, and toxic ingredients; contact dermatitis.
Safer Alternative:
Max Factor Pan-Silk Ultra Creamy Makeup (Max Factor, Inc.)
Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste - (Procter & Gamble. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
FD&C BLUE #1, Carcinogenic.
SACCHARIN, Carcinogenic.
FLUORIDE, Possibly carcinogenic.
Safer Alternative:
Tom's of Maine Natural Non-Fluoride Toothpaste
Alberto VO5 Conditioner (Essence of Neutral Henna) (Alberto-Culver USA. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
FORMALDEHYDE, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic; contact dermatitis and sensitizer.
POLYSORBATE 80, Generally contaminated with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.
FD&C RED #4, Carcinogenic.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of undisclosed ingredients; contact dermatitis.
Safer Alternative:
Earth Preserv Hair Vitalizer (all scents, but with fragrances) (Earth Preserv, Inc.)
Clairol Nice 'n Easy (Permanent Haircolor) (Clairol. Inc.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredients:
QUATERNlUM-15, Formaldehyde-releaser; carcinogenic; neurotoxic; contact dermatitis and sensitizer.
DIETHANOLAMINE (DEA), Carcinogenic; also interacts with nitrites to form a carcinogenic nitrosamine.
PHENYLENE-DIAMINES, Includes carcinogens and other ingredients inadequately tested for carcinogenicity; contact dermatitis.
PROPYLENE GLYCOL, Contact dermatitis.
FRAGRANCE, Wide range of undisclosed ingredients; contact dermatitis.
NOTE: Also evidence of causal relation to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma and other cancers.
Safer Alternatives:
Igora Botanic - Schwarzkopf, Inc. or Logona Henna Black - Natur Kosmetik
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Ajax Cleanser (Colgate-Palmolive. Inc.)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredients:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA, Carcinogenic; eye, skin and lung irritant.
WASHING SODA,Caustic.
NOTE: Carcinogenicity of silica is admitted in 1994 Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS).
(Manufacturer claims to have reduced silica levels since 1993.)
Safer Alternative:
Comet Cleanser (Procter & Gamble, Inc.)
Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser (Reckitt & Colman. Inc.)
Unlabeled Toxic Ingredient:
CRYSTALLINE SILICA, Carcinogenic; eye, skin and lung irritant. (Carcinogenicity is denied in Material Safety and Data Sheet.)
Safer Alternative:
Comet Cleanser (Procter & Gamble, Inc.)
Lysol Disinfectant Spray (Reckitt & Colman. Inc.)
Labeled or Unlabeled Toxic Ingredient:
ORTHOPHENYLPHENOL (OPP): Carcinogenic; irritant. (Carcinogenicity is denied in Material Safety and Data Sheet.)
Safer Alternative:
Airwick Stick Up (Reckitt & Colman, Inc.)
Zodiac Cat & Dog Flea Collar (Sandoz Agro. Inc).
Labeled Toxic Ingredient
PROPOXUR, Carcinogenic; neurotoxic.
Safer Alternative:
Trader Joe's Herbal Flea Collar for cats or dogs
Ortho Weed-B-Gon Lawn Weed Killer (Monsanto Co.)
Labeled Toxic Ingredient
SODIUM 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETATE (2,4-D), Carcinogenic with evidence of casual relation to lymphoma, soft tissue sarcoma and other cancers ; neurotoxic; reproductive toxin.
Safer Alternative:
Organic pesticides
For more information, see: Steinman, D. and Epstein, S.S.
The Safe Shopper's Bible, Macmillan/IDG 1995, New York, NY (800-434-3422)
Epstein, S.S. The Politics of Cancer Revisited, East Ridge Press 1998, Hankins, NY (845-887-6467).
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by RachelA on -
"SODIUM 2,4-DICHLOROPHENOXYACETATE (2,4-D), HEXACHLOROBENZENE, ORTHOPHENYLPHENOL". Now who is it that said English is the hardest language to learn? :-). We joked as kids that if you ate a hot dog, you would glow in the dark (from the nitrites)!. Thanks for the post Dot.
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on -
Yes,
Ick, ick ick!!
The HEXACHLOROBENZENE it says is a teratogenic - which means it can cause birth defects! Sheesh! I hope no pregnant women out there are eating hot dogs!!
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Permalink Reply by RachelA on
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Goodness, if I'm ever pregnant, I think I'll plant a huge garden and just sit and graze for 9 months....there is virtually nothing (that's safe) to eat outside of the home!
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on
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I liked this article because how many people do you know who use these items and have no idea that they are carcinogenic!
1. Hot dogs
2. Milk
3. Talcum powder
4. Cover girl makeup
5. Crest Tartar Control Toothpaste
6. Alberto VO5 conditioner
7. Clairol Nice 'n Easy Hair Color
8. Ajax Cleanser
9. Zud Heavy Duty Cleanser
10. Lysol Disinfectant Spray
11. Cat & Dog Flea Collar
12. Weed Killer
It's really quite sad...
By the way, I don't necessarily think that the "safer alternatives" are the best out there, but I do think it's nice that they give you an alternative, instead of just saying, "stop using such and such product" and not giving you any idea what to use instead...
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on
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And here is an excerpt from an article on Natural News (Mike Adams) about the top 5 cancer-causing foods:
* Hot dogs: The Cancer Prevention Coalition recommends that children should not eat more than 12 hot dogs per month because of the risk of cancer. If you must have your hot dog fix, look for those without sodium nitrite listed among the ingredients.
* Processed meats and bacon: These meats almost always contain the same sodium nitrite found in hot dogs. You can find some without nitrites, but you'll have to look for them in natural grocers or health food stores. Bacon is also high in saturated fat, which contributes to the risk of cancers, including breast cancer. Limiting your consumption of processed meats and saturated fats also benefits the heart.
* Doughnuts: Doughnuts contain hydrogenated oils, white flour, sugar, and acrylamides. Essentially, they're one of the worst cancer foods you can possibly eat. Reader's Digest calls doughnuts "disastrous" as a breakfast food, and many experts agree it's probably one of the worst ways to start the day.
* French fries: Fries are made with hydrogenated oil and fried at high temperatures. Some chains even add sugar to their fry recipe to make them even more irresistible. Not only do they clog your arteries with saturated fat and trans fat, they also contain acrylamides. They should be called "cancer fries," not French fries.
* Chips / crackers / cookies: These generally contain white flour and sugar as well as trans fats, but it's not enough to simply look for these ingredients on the label; you have to actually "decode" the ingredients list that food manufacturers use to deceive consumers. They do this by hiding ingredients (such as hiding MSG in yeast extract, or by fiddling with serving sizes so they can claim the food is trans fat free, even when it contains trans fats (the new Girl Scout cookies use this trick).
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on
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I have seen the Girl Scout cookies with the "trans-fat free" claim. Come one girl scouts, please try to be ethical!
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Permalink Reply by RachelA on
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NO WAY! I bought a box just this evening from the cute little girl next door (well, my father bought them). How could he resist the adorable neighbor at the door? They sure sucker ya with those dimples, those trans-fat peddlers LOL.
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on
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Haha.. Yes, I gave in and bought a couple of boxes too. =) I'm hoping to save them for a few months and then sell them on ebay for lots of money! Haha ... just kidding! But I really don't know what to do with them. I certainly don't want to eat them! =)
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Permalink Reply by RachelA on
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I'm thinking cute little packages tied up with string (these are a few of my favorite things! da-da, da-da *hearing song*), give them to teachers, friends, neighbors....spread the love and make them sing!
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Permalink Reply by Dot Warner on
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Not a bad idea, if I can keep my husband from eating them all first! :)
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Permalink Reply by christine on -
Dang Marilyn. thats deep girl. never thought of it like that..... whew!
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