4. Vinyl Floor Coverings
Flexible, adhesive bath mats from dollar stores have tested high in both phthalates and chloriene. Exposures to these phthalates affect multiple parts of our bodies.
What To Do: Avoid any products labeled “vinyl” on the label.
5. Holiday Lights
Shopping at the dollar store during the holidays can save us a lot of money , but at what cost to our health? There are high levels of chlorine and bromine, including flame-retardant chemicals in thesw have been linked to cancer and thyroid problems.
What To Do: When buying holiday lights, check the tags to make sure they are ROHS-climpliant.
5 Most Toxic Items At The Dollar Store was originally published on blackdoctor.org
