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| Traces of asbestos were found in Amscan crayons. The four brands of crayons and two crime lab kits were all made in China. |
asbestosnation.org, Environmental Working Group, July 2015
Even trace exposures to lethal asbestos fibers can cause cancer, other diseases
When you catch a conversation about asbestos, you might think it’s about health problems from at least 30 years ago. You’re not alone. Many Americans assume asbestos has been banned or fallen out of use. And for good reason. It’s a known carcinogen that kills up to 15,000 Americans a year.
The harsh reality is, asbestos is still legal. And it’s everywhere.
When EWG Action Fund launched its Asbestos Nation campaign to raise awareness about today’s asbestos threat, we looked beyond well-known hazards – vehicle brakes and building materials.
We didn’t expect to find asbestos in crayons. But it’s there.
According to tests commissioned by EWG Action Fund, samples of four brands of children’s crayons and two kids’ crime scene fingerprint kits contain deadly asbestos fibers.
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Even trace exposures to lethal asbestos fibers can cause cancer, other diseases
When you catch a conversation about asbestos, you might think it’s about health problems from at least 30 years ago. You’re not alone. Many Americans assume asbestos has been banned or fallen out of use. And for good reason. It’s a known carcinogen that kills up to 15,000 Americans a year.
The harsh reality is, asbestos is still legal. And it’s everywhere.
When EWG Action Fund launched its Asbestos Nation campaign to raise awareness about today’s asbestos threat, we looked beyond well-known hazards – vehicle brakes and building materials.
We didn’t expect to find asbestos in crayons. But it’s there.
According to tests commissioned by EWG Action Fund, samples of four brands of children’s crayons and two kids’ crime scene fingerprint kits contain deadly asbestos fibers.