Investigation shows elevated levels of lead in grocery bags (this is important)

[DainBramaged]

Publix officials will revamp their lineup of re-usable grocery bags sold in their stores after a Tampa Tribune investigation found elevated levels of lead in material of some bags.

Tribune tests showed certain bags from Winn-Dixie and Publix stores had levels of lead that concerned health officials. And some bags had enough lead that they could be considered hazardous waste if residents put them in their household trash.

This follows a similar issue that led the Northern grocer Wegmans to voluntarily exchange thousands of their bags.

Publix officials stress that their bags comply with current federal laws regarding lead content. But given the Tribune findings, and lower thresholds due next year, Publix is asking bag suppliers to find ways to make bags with less lead.

Winn-Dixie officials said they were confident their bags were safe to use, and solved an environmental need. But Tribune tests "suggests there is an opportunity to improve this solution as it pertains to disposal of these bags, and ensure the ongoing benefits to our customers and the communities we serve," the company said in a statement.

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/nov/11/111830/coming-sunday-does-your-grocery-bag-contain-toxic-/news-metro/




Not flypaper........

Thanks for the support unrecing crew!

[BrklynLiberal]

1. Heard this on the radio this AM..Guess where they were made? CHINA.

Do they use lead in EVERYTHING they make????????

Or perhaps it is an intentional plot to destroy this country.... :sarcasm:

[DainBramaged]

2. Of course. I only buy the cloth bags (and I have WAY too many of those)

[RC]

3. Is the lead in the design printed on them on in the cloth itself?

[DainBramaged]

5. The article doesn't say but I have to assume in the designs

A&P and Wegmans use those same bags and I have some holding cloth bags so I will be sure to dispose of them. Even though the designs are beautiful. Which was why I bought them. Damn.

[Brickbat]

4. Made in China? NO WAY!!! I like putting my food in made-in-Minnesota bags, thanks.

https://www.battlelakeoutdoors.com/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23&products_id=191

If it says "made in China," chances are it's probably CRAP.

[dkf]

6. How in the world does lead get into everything anyway?

Is China so polluted that it just permeates everywhere?

[DainBramaged]

7. It makes paint dry faster and makes brighter colors

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead_paint

[dkf]

8. Interesting. I didn't realize that although it makes sense that there has to be a reason.

[SoCalDem]

9. I love love love my nifty canvas ones

they have long straps (shoulder bag style)..and nice flat bottoms..

I got them at Office Depot a long time ago ..found 'em on a markdown table & bought all 10 of them.. they are the HEAVIEST canvas I have ever seen.

[DainBramaged]

10. HIHIHI

Got BURLAP ones at Target, $3, hold over 50 lbs, because I carry computers in them to work LOL.


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