Studies have repeatedly shown that lead can cause infertility. Lead is toxic. Recent headlines regarding the lawsuit against handbag retailers selling purses and wallets made with dangerous amounts of lead have raised awareness about lead’s negative health effects. This is what you should know:
1. Imitation leather and vinyl handbags have been found to contain dangerous amounts of lead. Consumers may be exposed when they touch or handle handbags, clutches, wallets, purses and totes. Please take the time to read this blog: http://earthlyhappenings.blogspot.com/2010/06/handbags-made-with-dangerous-amounts-of.html
2. If you have a brightly colored vinyl purse – put it down. But think about this – what about your shoes? Think about all of your clothing, not just your purse. While the lawsuit has raised awareness about lead exposure from purses and wallets – many of us wear shoes and belts made from the same material.
3. Lead exposure has also been shown to cause problems with sperm. Men who are exposed to lead at work, such as plumbers, painters, and printers, can have severe sperm issues. High levels of lead can prevent the ability of a sperm to penetrate and fertilize an egg.
Hope this helps.
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