Storm Bay Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 See this--it's a Snopes link, but the allegation is TRUE. ETA the link http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 OH MY GOODNESS!!!! this is totally gross..... :eek: I think I have used this on my hair. Must. get. a. hair. cut. now. Shampooooooooo please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Wow! That's really nasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 See this--it's a Snopes link, but the allegation is TRUE. ETA the link http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp :ack2: :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Whether they are used or not...:svengo: Geez, the PR nightmare on this one alone... "Two year old found with condom in her hair at preschool! Parents sue for emotional distress, win millions!" I'm all for recycling, but let's at least not use the thing as is (assuming here that it did NOT "reach it's intended market!" ;)). Melt it down and reshape the thing before putting it in a children's hairpiece. Unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 OH NO! I'm so grossed out!:cursing::cursing::cursing: I'm still peeved about the Olympics. This is icing (and apparently USED icing. ugh) on the cake. I have the heebie geebies and need to find out where our bands were made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontier Mom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Now that is just taking the recycling thing too far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Now that is just taking the recycling thing too far! I seriously don't mind if they are recycled, but please, DO recycle them so they are sterile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 See this--it's a Snopes link, but the allegation is TRUE. ETA the link http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp Oh, that's just disgusting! :eek: And, wrong on sooooooo many levels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! In this one case, I'm not so sure it's good to recommend that anyone "reduce". :lol: If you read the whole Snopes entry it clarifies that these were from items that did not reach their intended destination, and were instead, factory rejects. Really, it makes for a good/gross story, but how on earth would anyone (not to mention WHY on earth?) go about collecting enough recycled material to make hair tie production worthwhile? :confused: :001_smile: :D I can't even imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Yuck! Also to the thought of after using one, you'd say, "Hey we'd better recycle that thing." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 It makes sense to find a secondary use for something that didn't meet standards for their intended purpose. I highly doubt they are used, for goodness sakes. Where on earth would they get boatloads of used ones? The sewer system? Seems to be a big woop for squat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 It makes sense to find a secondary use for something that didn't meet standards for their intended purpose. I highly doubt they are used, for goodness sakes. Where on earth would they get boatloads of used ones? The sewer system? Seems to be a big woop for squat. Well, I sure hope not. I have heard it on good authority that many do end up in the sewer system right here in NA (from someone who worked for a sewage treatment plant), and also how they have traditionally fertilized the land for their rice crops, but even the skeptic in me finds it hard to believe they'd go that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 If you read the whole Snopes entry it clarifies that these were from items that did not reach their intended destination, and were instead, factory rejects. That was the 2002 case. The article says it is not clear in the 2007 case whether the products were used for their intended purpose. :ack2: I guess I'll start reading labels more closely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I wonder how many people recycle their USED condoms? I think it is all a bunch of hype....LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 See this--it's a Snopes link, but the allegation is TRUE. ETA the link http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/hairband.asp ...they've ever found out about the condition of said, ahem, items, but honestly...China's record on safety (solidly reported/substantiated incidents of tainted clothing, toys, pet food, drugs) isn't good. It's funny, but I just blogged about this, before clicking over here! I said there that I'm not at all against certain types/forms of global economy, and I also believe we have need of some sort of relationship with China, to affect their (desperately in need of affecting) policies...but when there's any issue about safety, I don't think you should take chances on them. Their record isn't good, and their governmental hierarchy seems...suspect. JMO. (And hey, if anyone's looking for a non-made-in-China tea set...click on my blog link! I found one! Woo hoo!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nakitty Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 wait wait wait......you guys! These condoms had NEVER been used....they were found defective at the factory so resold for this use....I honestly do not see what the problem is here.... it isn't as if they were USED! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 I wonder how many people recycle their USED condoms? I think it is all a bunch of hype....LOL! What? You don't believe that China might have blue cans for glass, green cans for plastic, and black cans for condoms? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 What? You don't believe that China might have blue cans for glass, green cans for plastic, and black cans for condoms? :lol: Ha! That's twice today you've made me laugh. That's where my thoughts went as well :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Well, I sure hope not. I have heard it on good authority that many do end up in the sewer system right here in NA No so long ago, I found one in my front yard! :ack2: It left me intensely curious about which of the two elderly women who live one and two doors down from me had had a wild fling the night before! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 No so long ago, I found one in my front yard! :ack2: It left me intensely curious about which of the two elderly women who live one and two doors down from me had had a wild fling the night before! ;) The first time I ever saw one I was 14, and my cousins showed it to me--it was in the "alley" behind their house in Anchorage. :ack2: The eldest of them was 10, and they knew what they looked like before I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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