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Children's Bath Products Contain Contaminants

Report says they aren't listed on labels; manufacturers say products are safe

By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter

March 12, 2009

THURSDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Many baby and child-care products contain the chemicals  formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane, both of which have been linked to cancer and various skin conditions, a new report contends.

But the chemicals aren't listed on the labels of bubble bath, shampoo and other common products, according to the report from the Campaign for Safe Cosmetic Use.

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