Should you be worried?
And the latest spot where lead has been spotted is toothpastes and tooth powders.
Which Toothpastes Did Not Have Lead or Other Contaminants?
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(Primal Life’s Dirty Mouth Kids Tooth Powder came in at 7,800 ppb of lead!)
you might view the fulltable of tested productsat the Lead Safe Mama website.
What Ingredients May Be Connected to Lead in Toothpaste?
Lead
You’re probably already familiar with the dangers of lead, particularly for young children.
In high doses, it causes gastrointestinal distress before death.
Should You Stop Using Toothpastes That Contain Lead or Other Contaminants?
“I think its really important to provide people with science to make informed choices,” Rubin says.
The results of the testing have not changed theAmerican Dental Association’s stance on the use of toothpaste.
People over age three should use a drop of toothpaste approximately the size of a pea.
After brushing, you should spit out any remaining toothpaste in the mouth."
Rubin recommends taking the following actions if you’re concerned about lead levels in your toothpaste.
“That can help the FDA be able to take more significant action in regulating these products.”
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