I always knew RoundUp wasn't "good" for us but given its popularity, availability, and convenience it was one of the last toxic chemicals to be removed from our household. It was one that was dear to my husband as he loathes weeds, especially those that find their home in the cracks of our cement. Since I couldn't offer a safer alternative at the time, off to OSH he would go. My husband would wear gloves during application and we wouldn't go outside for several hours after he sprayed. Even with careful application, several places along our hedges were inadvertently impacted as RoundUp doesn't distinguish between the good and bad plants. I knew I had to come up with an alternative. I heard boiling water works but me carrying boiling water is a hazard in itself.
I then methodically sprayed my various safe and non-toxic cleaners to determine which, if any, would be as effective as RoundUp. Tough & Tender (Melaleuca's Multi-Purpose Cleaner) won hands down. After 24 hours, the weeds were brown and just crumbled as I took my shoe back and forth against them. RoundUp found its match and I am so glad it did. Here's Why:
RoundUp is MORE than just a weed killer. Scarily, it is the most widely used herbicide in the world yet has showed negative health impacts on humans and animals, and fatal impacts on amphibians. And not only is the active ingredient Glyphosate dangerous, other ingredients found in RoundUp such as Polyoxyethylene Amine (POEA) increases Glyphosate's toxic effects.
Scientists at the University of Caen in France in December 2008 found that Glyphosate in low doses can kill embryonic cells. Placental and umbilical cord cells are vulnerable as well. Not surprisingly they found high rates of premature births and miscarriages in farm women who were frequently exposed to POEA. In addition, tests in Finland and Canada showed RoundUp remaining in the soil for up to 350 days after application.
There ARE SAFER yet EFFECTIVE alternatives to RoundUp! Let me know if you would like more information!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Johnson&Johnson: More Recalls!
Johnson& Johnson is recalling even more of their products. According to the Washington Post, they are having to recall 60,000 bottles of Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets. (See Lot # Below)
There were complaints of musty and moldy odors which have been linked to trace amounts of a chemical preservative called TBA. Although the risk of serious side effects is small, there is a chance of temporary and mild GI symptoms.
| Product Name | Lot Number | UPC Code |
| TYLENOL®, Extra Strength Caplets, 225 count | ABA619 | 300450444271 |
This chemical was also found in Tylenol 8 Hour Extended Release Caplets (See Lot # Below)
This follows the recall of tens of millions of bottles of infant's, children's, and adult Tylenol and Motrin that occurred in 2009. I grew up on Johnson&Johnson products and thought my children would do the same. However, given their recalls over the past couple of years and the accusation that their Tearless Shampoo and Body Wash contains methylene chloride, an ingredient banned by the FDA in cosmetics because it’s linked to cancer,I completely eliminated Johnson&Johnson products from my house. Thankfully for Melaleuca, I have replaced my children's body wash and shampoo with non-toxic and natural alternatives. Since they are also a registered pharmaceutical company I also replaced my Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Allergy, Sinus & Cold, and my son's Acetaminophen as well. Melaleuca has become the name brand my children will SAFELY grow up on and I can watch them do so with peace of mind! |
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