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Cleanliness May Be Next to Sickliness

Household products contain chemicals linked to asthma, infant growth defects

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Jul 24, 2007 2:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – Common household products, including laundry detergents and floor cleaners, contain harmful chemicals that could induce health problems in adults and infants, a new report says. Five chemicals, present in popular brands like Pine-Sol, Formula 409, and Tide, may lead to asthma attacks, developmental problems, and...   Read full story »

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