Lead, E. coli, toxins, pain reliever standards in question, etc.
Has anyone else found the recent recall frenzy alarming?
When I say "frenzy" it's a bit of an exaggeration, I know, but seems somewhat huge to me. I feel like everywhere I turn there is products being recalled or studies that have been conducted that provides information that has the potential to be harmful. Although I truly believe that "knowledge is power" and am grateful that we have the ability to detect toxic materials, the recent number of situations feels a bit disheartening. As a Mom, I want to provide a safe and healthy environment for my children in whatever way that I can. The question that I can't seem to let go of is why would something be produced and sold that is harmful? This question is extremely complex but it poses a fair argument and one that I feel strongly about.
In the past year, I have become mindful in buying our food without pesticides, using products that are chemical free, and most recently researching both BPA and phthalate free products. It takes a continuous effort to stay on top of current studies and findings to keep unhealthy products out of my home. So when I buy meat, a purse, put my child to bed in their crib, and dispense pain reliever do I have to worry that I am putting them at risk when I have done everything I can as a consumer? Continuing to be an advocate for my family and buying products mindfully is what I will continue to do and trust that these many mistakes will provide new standards in production. I can only accept that doing my best has to be good enough because living in fear is not a healthy and productive place to reside.
I want to provide a few of the recent recalls and studies in case readers are unaware. Please know that this isn't a complete list but includes: bison meat, Kellogg's cereal, kid's juices and snacks, lead in purses, cribs, and Tylenol.
A few of my go to resources that you may find helpful:
Environmental Working Group
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Skin Deep Cosmetic Safety Database
Saf Baby
I invite all of you to share some of your go to resources with the group by commenting below. I will continue to add links as appropriate.
Yours in mindful living,
Amy
