I ran across this frightening ad the other day:
Study Shows Reusable Bags Contain High Levels of Lead Content
The article states that of the bags tested, the ones from CVS were the worst with 500 parts per million (PPM) of toxic chemicals – 5 times what is legally allowed.
It also says that the only stores that have done anything about it is Publix and Wegmans. There was a link to the Wegmans’ article so I followed it and read it too. It said that they tested their bags and only two designs (that were green) contained high levels. Their red, purple and black bags were under the limit. Maybe it has something to do with the color?
What do you think? Will this change your use of reusable bags? Would you like to see more stores that sell the reusable bags step up and have their bags tested and then issue recalls as appropriate? That’s what I’d like to see. I think for the time being, I may switch to my plastic Aldi bags and a couple vinyl totes that I have and steer clear of the canvas bags I have been using.
Oh my gosh, that's just awful!!!