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Eric J in MN

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Fri Jun-26-09 02:06 PM
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Purses with dangerous amount of lead

http://www.stylelist.com/blog/2009/06/25/purse-too-heavy-get-the-lead-out/

We've worried about lead in toys, and of course, in paint, but now according to the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, Calif, we have to beware of lead in our purses, too.

SFGate reports that the group filed suit yesterday (June 24) against 16 retailers (including popular retail chains including Target, H&M, Forever 21, and Kohl's).

At least 26 brands are accused of manufacturing products (mostly made of vinyl or faux leather) that contain a level of lead high enough to pose a health risk when touched or handled. Lead poses a particularly dangerous for pregnant women and young children.

...You can find the list of brands the group has accused of high lead levels here.

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GreenPartyVoter

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Fri Jun-26-09 02:09 PM
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1. I have a Wal*Mart one, but it is mostly cloth. However the handles are faux leather, so that

may be a problem.

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Heidi

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Fri Jun-26-09 02:12 PM
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2. I've read also that purses are extremely unsanitary.

Bacteria plus lead. We're all gonna DIE!111!!!+

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Xipe Totec

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Fri Jun-26-09 02:12 PM
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3. You shouldn't carry so much ammo in your purse n/t

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realisticphish

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Fri Jun-26-09 02:23 PM
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4. one can NEVER have enough ammo in your purse

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Kat45

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Fri Jun-26-09 03:24 PM
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5. How the heck is lead involved in the manufacturing/materials used in the purses?

Edited on Fri Jun-26-09 03:25 PM by Kat45

I don't get it. :shrug:

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Fire Walk With Me

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Fri Jun-26-09 03:26 PM
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6. Lex Luthor is currently buying up the entire stock

because he can use them to conceal Kryptonite from Superman.

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TheCentepedeShoes

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Fri Jun-26-09 05:39 PM
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7. Well, damn

I bought a Rosetti bag about a month ago
Got it from a shop that takes donated clothes, etc to sell, sending the proceeds to a women's center
Went in to check the place out and found something I could use to give another bag a break
Maybe I should just chuck it

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