Health advocates want ban on flame retardants

Children's health advocates are now calling on state lawmakers to ban flame retardants found during the testing of baby products.

The report recently released by Maryland PIRG and Washington Toxic Coalition say the retardants are linked to cancer, hormone disruption and other health problems.

Bassinet pads, nursing pillows, changing pads and car seats were among the items tested.

Reports say children and families are exposed to the compounds called Tris chemicals, when they escape from household items and contaminate house dust and indoor air.

Chlorinated Tris was recently classified as a carcinogen, and evidence links the chemical to neurotoxicity as well as hormone disruption.

((Source: Georie.com))