I just happened to see this recall while browsing around and decided to look more into it. Mindware is a company I rather like, they have some great things in their catalog that I would love to order. This kit is being recalled because it’s supposed to contain a packet of Plaster of Paris, however, that packet actually contains calcium hydroxide which is a big skin and eye irritant. A quick Wikipedia search tells me that calcium hydroxide is also a cancer suspect agent. Plaster of Paris is based upon calcium sulfate, not calcium hydroxide. While Plaster of Paris isn’t entirely safe, it is safer than the calcium hydroxide. Care should be taken either way. I’d much rather my kids be exposed to the safer of the two obviously. I’d like to think a company making a product for KIDS would ensure that it is the safest possible. Yeah, yeah, I know, no one is to be trusted to be entirely safe. I would love to know how this little mix up of chemicals occurred though.
So, I went to the website to find more information. The first thing I see is this lovely little banner on the left. I then looked all over the site to try and find some recall information. None to be found. I did find this though: [Read more →]
Tags: Recalls, Unsafe Things by Stephanie
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I’ve been looking for alternatives to Tupperware. I do not want to continue using my beloved Rock N Serves that contain BPA. I’m leaning toward Pyrex, but I know some of their lids are plastic. It’s so hard to know who to trust these days. I need something for my husband to carry leftovers to work and reheat in the microwave, so it’s gotta be leak-proof. Before I sink money into these containers, I wanted to know what type of plastic is used for the lids. I shot an email off to Pyrex and here’s the reply.
