Cancer Causing Plastics!

We get a homeopathic magazine and when we received it this month it had a very interesting article. It talked about how to tell which containers are safe and which ones are not. My 6 year old daughter took an interest (she really never liked toys) and decided to do a project for school. She went through our house and what she found could be a great expose' on a major news channel! Here's a small recap:

Containers with a 1 or 2 on the bottom are safest- she found: some plastic storage containers, Windex, Murphy's oil spray, salad dressing, several spice containers, face wash, cetaphil hand cream , juicy juice, great value apple cider vinegar.

Containers with a 4 or 5 on the bottom-generally safe but should be used sparingly and never be microwaved-smart balance, several McCormick spices, and several plastic storage containers (which I am sure are heated in the microwave all the time!)

Containers with a 3, 6, or 7 AVOID AT ALL COSTS! She found: GERBER JUICE CUP AND GERBER BOWL (Yes, you are reading this correctly), Kirkland olive oil, spice classic (many different assorted spices) and plastic cups sold at walmart used in the bathroom.

SO DOES THIS MAKE SENSE...LETS PUT THE CHEMICALS IN THE SAFEST PLASTICS AND THE KIDS PRODUCTS IN THE CANCER LEACHING PRODUCTS....SO SMART OUR SOCIETY!

Of course with my new knowledge, I am headed to the store and am going to replace all plastic containers with glass, even all the spices. Think about how long your spices sit in those plastics and the chemicals are just leaching slowly into the food! Even the olive oil has to be put in a glass jar after it is brought home. More work for me, but if it will keep us healthy it is worth it!

If anyone has anything else to add, please share.

Aimee