An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium has spread to 42 states in the US, with almost 400 people infected by the bacteria and up to 20% of the victims requiring hospitalization.[social_buttons] The CDC, in conjunction with the USDA, the FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), is investigating the multi-state outbreak. The illnesses were said to have begun between September 3 and December 29, 2008, with most illnesses beginning after October 1. Those infected with salmonella ... continue reading...
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Cleaning Up The Holiday Mess: Eco Style
By now, most of the gifts are opened and we are left with piles of packaging, gift wrap, ribbons, bows and possibly a few unwanted gifts. What now? If your family is anything like mine, among the fabulous handmade items we received (like the beaded cross necklace and crochet handbag my kids received and adore!) there are also lots of toys in cardboard and plastic packages. You can recycle those packages, but it takes a little work on your part. First: Separate out your wrapping paper. Any ... continue reading...
Alert! New Consumer Product Safety Rules Will Make Handmade, Natural Toys Illegal
A common theme on Eco Child's Play is toy safety. We like to tell you about safe, natural toys, as well as the latest news in toy product safety. That's why we find the latest efforts to keep our children safe by the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) alarming, as it will actually prevent safe, natural toys from small companies from reaching the US market. [social_buttons]Due to under staffing at the CPSC and the flurry of toy recalls that have occurred, the agency passed the Consumer ... continue reading...
Balloons Cause More Deaths than Marbles
My children love balloons. When I was first potty training my daughter I tried the sticker chart and the potty songs and videos, but nothing worked. A few months later I tried balloons as rewards. Before long our whole house was full of balloons and our daughter was using the potty on her own. This was before I learned the dangers of balloons. When my son turned one I brought him to a playmate's birthday party and was surprised when one of the moms refused a balloon. There were balloons ... continue reading...
Furnishing a Nursery or Childs Room: Reuse is the Ultimate Eco Plan
If you are joyfully anticipating the birth, adoption or fostering of a child, it is likely you are also considering furnishing a nursery or bedroom. Often times being environmentally friendly is also the most cost effective option. Reuse is the ultimate in environmental stewardship. Take advantage of websites such as Freecycle, Craigslist and eBay to trade or purchase gently used items. Visit local resale shops and make friends of the sales people, ask them to call you when that needed item ... continue reading...
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