Johnson & Johnson's "no more tears" baby shampoos still contain cancer-causing chemicals = dioxane & quaternium-15

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Groups push J&J on toxins in baby shampoos

November 3, 2011 09:56 am EDT
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Several health campaigners are crying foul over Johnson & Johnson's famous "no more tears" baby shampoos.
According to a coalition of health and environmental groups, two chemicals deemed harmful to babies remain in Johnson & Johnson's baby shampoos even though the company already makes versions without them.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics has been trying for 2 1/2 years to get the world's largest health care company to remove trace amounts of potentially cancer-causing chemicals, dioxane and quaternium-15, a substance that releases formaldehyde, from Johnson's Baby Shampoo, one of the company's signatures products.
J&J has maintained that it is reducing or gradually phasing out the chemicals, but has not directly responded to the campaign's demands.

The group, in a new campaign released Tuesday called "Baby's Tub is Still Toxic," is now urging consumers to boycott Johnson & Johnson baby products until the company agrees to remove the chemicals from its baby products sold worldwide.

J& J responded in a statement that formaldehyde-releasing preservatives are safe and approved by regulators in the United States and other countries, but also acknowledged that the company is phasing them out of its baby products. The company also said that it is reformulating baby products to reduce the level of dioxane below detectable levels.

Researchers have found evidence that formaldehyde is associated with nose, lung and blood cancers. Health experts say that exposing children to such chemicals at a very vulnerable period of development may be dangerous and harmful.

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Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition

As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse... that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is!

It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?

Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?

Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement.

Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates.

Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamin's on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course.

There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open.

How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?

Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day.

My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.

OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.

Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip.

You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine.

THIS is the new American Christmas tradition!