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The Safe Shopper's Bible: A Consumer's Guide to Nontoxic Household Products (Paperback)

by David Steinman (Author), Samuel S. Epstein (Author) "Household products have changed radically since the post-World War II "petrochemical" revolution when industry discovered that a wide range of new chemicals could be synthesized..." (more)
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Anyone concerned about the health effects of ingredients in the items they buy every day -- from soup to flea powder, mascara, or car wax -- will find The Safe Shopper's Bible indispensable. Finally, here's a complete guide to settle such questions as: Can your hair coloring cause breast cancer? Is this brand of apple juice safe for babies? Will the additives in this salad dressing harm you? Which shampoo won't sting your eyes? The Safe Shopper's Bible rates thousands of household products, personal care products, foods, and beverages. Its extensive charts list products by brand name and rate them each for short-term and long-term health hazards. Readers can find out at a glance which products are more or less likely to provoke allergies or irritation, cause birth defects or cancer, trigger neurological problems, or pose other health hazards. In addition, the charts provide recommendations for the safest foods, toiletries, and everyday household purchases.

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A rating chart by the authors of Diet for a Poisoned Planet and The Politics of Cancer includes thousands of brand-name listings for their flammable, allergen, irritant, carcinogenic, and other toxic properties.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Food for thought" and action, Jan 29 2004
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I was living in South Africa when I acquired this book and although VERY few of the products listed were available there, I still found this book to be excellent, most informative and helpful. Many of the BAD ingredients listed can be found in products all over the world and the alternative safe products eg: baking soda etc. can be found virtually everywhere too. The alternative recipes offered were easy to put together and very effective. We in Western society have been indoctrinated to believe that our homes are not clean and sanitary unless they smell like bleach or Pine-sol. It is a pity that some of us still continue to sit back in "quiet desperation" when there really are so many safe options out there. Yes, sometimes they are more expensive and in many cases not. And yes, it may require some effort on our part to seek them out. Isn't the Internet a wonderful tool!!!!! We can read. We are capable of making moral and ethical choices. There really is no excuse to sit back and be abused by governments, corporations and factory farms anymore. We can either choose to fight back or remain apathetic. INFORM yourselves! READ this book! Then use your SAVVY!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Leaves You Feeling Desperate, Jan 16 2004
On the one hand, it's nice to know that many products I purchase have known carcinogens: Colgate toothpaste, Pantene shampoo, Cover Girl makeup, Halibut from California, cashews, sesame seeds, anti-perspirant, Clairol hair dye, etc. Unfortunately, I have never heard of the recommended alternatives, and they are unavailable at any store, ie: Logona, Ecco Bella, Aloegen Biogenics, Paul Penders cosmetics, etc. What is a person to do?

The authors of this book are doing us a favour by making us aware of how toxic these everyday items are, but does little to help the consumer who does not live in an area where alternatives are readily available. The real question is why our governments are allowing these companies to poison us. It's truly depressing.

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3.0 out of 5 stars You may not find YOUR products in this book!, July 27 2003
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Informative and yet disappointing when I tried to find products that I use. I've indeed eliminated a few items from my shelves - the book just needs to be updated! I wonder why she did not touch on big company named products alot. Many items recommended cannot be found in regular stores which is a bit scarey!! What are we buying out there!! A wonderful quote from the book and a real eye opener is on page 185 re fragrances and perfumes."...Yet manufactureres are not required to list on product labels the ingredients used in formulating their fragrances, scents, and perfumes. In other words, if these products are carried to a hazardous waste site in your community, you have the right to kow, but if you are going to apply them to the skin, you do not." This book took a lot of time and research. I think she could update, dedicating one book to household cleaners, and another book to personal care items. I would buy!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Great...But In Dire Need Of An Update
This is a great guide but needs to be updated badly. There are graphs of specific company's products with their pro's and con's listed beside them. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide
This is an excellent guide to products that we use daily. You can find the safest alternatives and information about what ingredients are harmful. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2002

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