WARNING--California Residents

I've been looking to buy a belt grinder, so I clicked on a pop-up for a Sears ad that Google thought I'd be interested in. On the webpage was a dropdown that said WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. It contained all this terrifying information about a wide range of horrors. Who knew a belt grinder could be so hazardous? Sure glad I don't live in California. It sounds like a very hazardous place.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

In addition, there are specific warnings for the following specific product(s) and product categories:

Lead Acid Batteries

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. Wash hands after handling.

Power Tools and Accessories

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints
Wood dust
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
You can reduce your exposure to these chemicals by working in a well-ventilated area and using approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that filter out microscopic particles.

Ceramicware, Glassware, Cookware with Brass Components

Lead levels in ceramicware comply with FDA standards.

WARNING: Use or handling of this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

California requires the following separate notice on the product packaging: Ceramic Tableware

WARNING: Use of certain tableware will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Patterns identified with this yellow triangle symbol ▼ are the ones for which this warning is given.

Lead Crystal Glassware

Lead levels in the crystal glassware for food use comply with FDA standards; however, California requires the following separate notice:

WARNING: Consuming foods or beverages that have been kept or served in leaded crystal products or handling products made of leaded crystal will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Beauty and Skin Care Products

WARNING: This product contains progesterone, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer. Consult with your physician before using this product.

Fashion Accessories

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not allow children to put in mouth or chew.

Canned Foods, Bottled Foods and Beverages

WARNING: Many cans containing foods and beverages sold here have epoxy linings used to avoid microbial contamination and extend shelf life. Lids on jars and caps on bottles may also have epoxy linings. Some of these linings can leach small amounts of bisphenol A (BPA) into the food or beverage. BPA is known to the State of California to cause harm to the female reproductive system. For more information, go to www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html.

Hard-Plastic Packaging and Eyewear

WARNING: Some hard plastic packaging and eyewear contain bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to the State of California to cause harm to the female reproductive system. For more information, go to www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65.html.

Tiffany Lamps and Tiffany Style Decorations

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm). Please wash hands thoroughly after handling this product.

Gardening Hoses

WARNING: This hose contains chemical(s), including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm.Do not drink water out of this hose and wash hands after handling.

PVC-coated Products; PVC-coated Wires and Cables

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling.

[Jim Richards]

We have earthquakes, too. Scary place.

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

We have earthquakes, too. Scary place.

And don't forget crazy vegan feminists.

[GH85Carrera]

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by ckelly78z

And don't forget crazy vegan feminists.

They travel in packs. Very dangerous.

[Jeff Higgins]

[widebody911]

Prop 65 has to be one of the dumbest laws I've ever seen

[onewhippedpuppy]

I love the “known to the state of California” phrase. Yup, the other 49 are a bunch of morons, but California KNOWS....

[vash]

hell, i feel safer!

the warning really should be, "this chit is everywhere"

[RANDY P]

Please don't tell me you don't understand the connection between what you posted and big government.

Don't ever admit to it in public. Ever.

rjp

Originally Posted by RANDY P

Please don't tell me you don't understand the connection between what you posted and big government.

Don't ever admit to it in public. Ever.

rjp

I'm not an advocate of big government.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

You’re obviously a big fan of hilariously ironic delusional falsehoods.

[RANDY P]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

You’re obviously a big fan of hilariously ironic delusional falsehoods.

Yup. Makes about as much sense as Christians Against Christ.

rjp

[stealthn]

I saw a sign years ago in a hotel near Disneyland and I had to take a picture of it; it basically said the cleaning agents used by the restaurant are know to cause cancer. In a restaurant.

[RANDY P]

Cancer warning stickers on windows of new cars. LOL.

rjp

[island911]

Do labs have cancer warning stickers to alert rats? --some labs cause cancer in rats.

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by island911

Do labs have cancer warning stickers to alert rats? --some labs cause cancer in rats.

Only since they gave rats the right to vote.

[BeyGon]

and a drivers license in california

[mreid]

Best one I saw was on my wife’s blow dryer: Warning, do not use while sleeping.

[tabs]

Does California warn about the dangers of illegal immigrants?

Or warn that walking of the streets of San Francico is a bio hazard?