Cancer Causing Contaminants Found in Baby Products


	Cancer Causing Contaminants Found in Baby Products

renerodz

3-13-2009 9:54 AM

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fda, cancer, chemicals, cosmetics, baby, 1 4-dioxane, formaldehyde

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3-13-2009 10:46 AM

tabsey

There is no excuse anymore. Anyone selling a product can have it analysed.

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