Fwd: Bottled water exposed…it's not so pure after all

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ewgTo: cyndikrallSent: 10/17/2008 8:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: Bottled water exposed…it & apos;s not so pure after all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottled Water: Buyer Beware It's just what we've all suspected - pure, "straight from the mountains" bottled water is not so pure after all. Yesterday, EWG released an industry-rattling report that reveals the dirty truth about bottled water.

We tested 10 brands and found an alarming array of contaminants, including cancer-causing byproducts of chlorination, fertilizer residue, industrial solvents and even caffeine.

In light of these disturbing findings, here's what you can do:

• Drink filtered tap water instead of bottled or unfiltered tap water.• Mix infant formula with filtered, non-fluoridated water.• Carry water in safe, reusable containers.

Read the full report or download our handy guide to safe drinking water for more tips.

What's your body burden? Take a quiz and step-by-step tour of your home to learn the toxic truth about how household products contribute to your chemical body burden. Then find out how you can live a healthier, greener life by reading Sloan Barnett's new book, Green Goes with Everything. Enviroblog: Consumers to FDA: Be there or be square

While the Food and Drug Administration dithers about whether to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from U.S. food packaging, increasing numbers of Americans are voting with their pocketbooks.

The winners: entrepreneurs who paid attention to the early scientific reports documenting possible health risks of trace amounts of BPA leached into food and beverages from epoxy can linings and polycarbonate plastic bottles. Read more about these ahead-of-the-pack entrepreneurs. Hormonal Cosmetic Ingredients Found in Teens We recently released the first look at teen exposures to hormone-disrupting chemicals in cosmetics. Yikes-in the blood of our 20 teens, labs found 16 chemicals that are commonly used in cosmetics and body care products.

We're working with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to require the Food & Drug Administration to assess the safety of cosmetic ingredients, but in the meantime, you can minimize exposure by checking our shopper's guide for ingredients and products to avoid.Get our tips here.

10 Americans: 'An Inconvenient Truth' for Toxics & Health Watch EWG President Ken Cook's moving presentation about the health effects of low-dose exposures to chemicals of concern. It's all science but full of emotion, and worth every minute if you've ever wanted to understand the connection between chemicals and environmental health. Or need to convince a friend. This powerful presentation does both.

 

 

In This Issue

 

Dirty Bottled Water: What You Can Do What's Your Body Burden? FDA Dithers on BPA Cosmetic Chemicals in Teens '10 Americans' Now Online!

 

Say goodbye to plastic Tote your own filtered water with EWG's new 27oz Klean Kanteen (the 2nd-biggest size), the centerpiece of our holiday gift bag. Pre-order now!

 

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It would be nice if they gave the actual test results with the brands name they test. The only brand I see them say is Sam Club and I don't think Sam Club says anything about being mountain water on the label. I don't drink Sams Club so I am not sure. If they do then everyone who drinks it has a lawsuit for mislabeling. On the backs of all bottled water it does say where it is bottled and what type of water it is. I know this because I do drink bottled water. Why? Because I know exactly what I am drinking if I drink our Rural Water which has been failing inspection ever since I can remember. I have tested our water and it is going to take more then simple filters to get the junk out of our water. I have also gone down to the reservor and saw boats in the water. Fuel and oil in the water. Great. So, I do buy bottled water.

 

Granted, the bottled water I buy has a nice blue label that looks nice. But I am smarter then that. Lots of products has nice labels that cry, "BUY ME!" But I do something amazing. I read. Here is what it says on the back of the label. Source: Public Water Supply, Dallas, TX. Water is purified using reverse osmosis or distillation and enhanced with a balance of minerals for taste. Contains: Purified Water, calium chloride, soduim bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate.

 

Now I am not saying that we should not challange bottled water as we do all food manufatures. If you see a test that shows your bottled water isn't what it says it is on the lable then you have a lawsuit. The law does say that labels and advertisments must be truthful. If your bottled water says it comes from a mountain or spring and it isn't then you better go after that manufature. This goes for all foods and even your local water company. They they say that they are passing all tests then they better be able to show it. Check out your local water and make sure it is safe to drink. You may be shocked.

 

Love,

The Oklahoma Tomcat

http://joneshomestead.tripod.com/My blog: http://thelifeofanoklhahomatomcat.blogspot.com/My : jonesfamilyhomestead/-----------I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurtyou every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

 

 

- cyndikrall

realfoodsimplelife

Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:14 PM

[RFSL] Fwd: Bottled water exposed…it's not so pure after all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ewgTo: cyndikrallSent: 10/17/2008 8:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: Bottled water exposed…it & apos;s not so pure after all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottled Water: Buyer Beware It's just what we've all suspected - pure, "straight from the mountains" bottled water is not so pure after all. Yesterday, EWG released an industry-rattling report that reveals the dirty truth about bottled water.

We tested 10 brands and found an alarming array of contaminants, including cancer-causing byproducts of chlorination, fertilizer residue, industrial solvents and even caffeine.

In light of these disturbing findings, here's what you can do:

• Drink filtered tap water instead of bottled or unfiltered tap water.• Mix infant formula with filtered, non-fluoridated water.• Carry water in safe, reusable containers.

Read the full report or download our handy guide to safe drinking water for more tips.

What's your body burden? Take a quiz and step-by-step tour of your home to learn the toxic truth about how household products contribute to your chemical body burden. Then find out how you can live a healthier, greener life by reading Sloan Barnett's new book, Green Goes with Everything. Enviroblog: Consumers to FDA: Be there or be square

While the Food and Drug Administration dithers about whether to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from U.S. food packaging, increasing numbers of Americans are voting with their pocketbooks.

The winners: entrepreneurs who paid attention to the early scientific reports documenting possible health risks of trace amounts of BPA leached into food and beverages from epoxy can linings and polycarbonate plastic bottles. Read more about these ahead-of-the-pack entrepreneurs. Hormonal Cosmetic Ingredients Found in Teens We recently released the first look at teen exposures to hormone-disrupting chemicals in cosmetics. Yikes-in the blood of our 20 teens, labs found 16 chemicals that are commonly used in cosmetics and body care products.

We're working with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to require the Food & Drug Administration to assess the safety of cosmetic ingredients, but in the meantime, you can minimize exposure by checking our shopper's guide for ingredients and products to avoid.Get our tips here.

10 Americans: 'An Inconvenient Truth' for Toxics & Health Watch EWG President Ken Cook's moving presentation about the health effects of low-dose exposures to chemicals of concern. It's all science but full of emotion, and worth every minute if you've ever wanted to understand the connection between chemicals and environmental health. Or need to convince a friend. This powerful presentation does both.

 

 

In This Issue

 

Dirty Bottled Water: What You Can Do What's Your Body Burden? FDA Dithers on BPA Cosmetic Chemicals in Teens '10 Americans' Now Online!

 

Say goodbye to plastic Tote your own filtered water with EWG's new 27oz Klean Kanteen (the 2nd-biggest size), the centerpiece of our holiday gift bag. Pre-order now!

 

Holiday Shopping?

Go to Amazon through our link and EWG will receive a percentage of your total purchase - at no cost to you!

 

 

 

 

 

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Everyone is responsible for doing their own research. "Truth" is relative.

 

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In a message dated 10/19/2008 7:46:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jonesfamilyhomestead writes:

 

 

 

 

 It would be nice if they gave the actual test results with the brands name they test. The only brand I see them say is Sam Club and I don't think Sam Club says anything about being mountain water on the label. I don't drink Sams Club so I am not sure. If they do then everyone who drinks it has a lawsuit for mislabeling. On the backs of all bottled water it does say where it is bottled and what type of water it is. I know this because I do drink bottled water. Why? Because I know exactly what I am drinking if I drink our Rural Water which has been failing inspection ever since I can remember. I have tested our water and it is going to take more then simple filters to get the junk out of our water. I have also gone down to the reservor and saw boats in the water. Fuel and oil in the water. Great. So, I do buy bottled water.

 

Granted, the bottled water I buy has a nice blue label that looks nice. But I am smarter then that. Lots of products has nice labels that cry, "BUY ME!" But I do something amazing. I read. Here is what it says on the back of the label. Source: Public Water Supply, Dallas, TX. Water is purified using reverse osmosis or distillation and enhanced with a balance of minerals for taste. Contains: Purified Water, calium chloride, soduim bicarbonate, magnesium sulfate.

 

Now I am not saying that we should not challange bottled water as we do all food manufatures. If you see a test that shows your bottled water isn't what it says it is on the lable then you have a lawsuit. The law does say that labels and advertisments must be truthful. If your bottled water says it comes from a mountain or spring and it isn't then you better go after that manufature. This goes for all foods and even your local water company. They they say that they are passing all tests then they better be able to show it. Check out your local water and make sure it is safe to drink. You may be shocked.

 

Love,

The Oklahoma Tomcat

http://joneshomestead.tripod.com/My blog: http://thelifeofanoklhahomatomcat.blogspot.com/My : jonesfamilyhomestead/-----------I believe - That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurtyou every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

 

 

- cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) com

realfoodsimplelife

Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:14 PM

[RFSL] Fwd: Bottled water exposed…it's not so pure after all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ewgTo: cyndikrall (AT) aol (DOT) comSent: 10/17/2008 8:29:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight TimeSubj: Bottled water exposed…it & apos;s not so pure after all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottled Water: Buyer Beware It's just what we've all suspected - pure, "straight from the mountains" bottled water is not so pure after all. Yesterday, EWG released an industry-rattling report that reveals the dirty truth about bottled water.

We tested 10 brands and found an alarming array of contaminants, including cancer-causing byproducts of chlorination, fertilizer residue, industrial solvents and even caffeine.

In light of these disturbing findings, here's what you can do:

• Drink filtered tap water instead of bottled or unfiltered tap water.• Mix infant formula with filtered, non-fluoridated water.• Carry water in safe, reusable containers.

Read the full report or download our handy guide to safe drinking water for more tips.

What's your body burden? Take a quiz and step-by-step tour of your home to learn the toxic truth about how household products contribute to your chemical body burden. Then find out how you can live a healthier, greener life by reading Sloan Barnett's new book, Green Goes with Everything. Enviroblog: Consumers to FDA: Be there or be square

While the Food and Drug Administration dithers about whether to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from U.S. food packaging, increasing numbers of Americans are voting with their pocketbooks.

The winners: entrepreneurs who paid attention to the early scientific reports documenting possible health risks of trace amounts of BPA leached into food and beverages from epoxy can linings and polycarbonate plastic bottles. Read more about these ahead-of-the-pack entrepreneurs. Hormonal Cosmetic Ingredients Found in Teens We recently released the first look at teen exposures to hormone-disrupting chemicals in cosmetics. Yikes-in the blood of our 20 teens, labs found 16 chemicals that are commonly used in cosmetics and body care products.

We're working with the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics to require the Food & Drug Administration to assess the safety of cosmetic ingredients, but in the meantime, you can minimize exposure by checking our shopper's guide for ingredients and products to avoid.Get our tips here.

10 Americans: 'An Inconvenient Truth' for Toxics & Health Watch EWG President Ken Cook's moving presentation about the health effects of low-dose exposures to chemicals of concern. It's all science but full of emotion, and worth every minute if you've ever wanted to understand the connection between chemicals and environmental health. Or need to convince a friend. This powerful presentation does both.

 

 

In This Issue

 

Dirty Bottled Water: What You Can Do What's Your Body Burden? FDA Dithers on BPA Cosmetic Chemicals in Teens '10 Americans' Now Online!

 

Say goodbye to plastic Tote your own filtered water with EWG's new 27oz Klean Kanteen (the 2nd-biggest size), the centerpiece of our holiday gift bag. Pre-order now!

 

Holiday Shopping?

Go to Amazon through our link and EWG will receive a percentage of your total purchase - at no cost to you!

 

 

 

 

 

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