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标题：More chemical dangers
作者：Mona Doyle
期刊名称：The Shopper Report
印刷版ISSN：1077-5099
出版年度：2005
卷号：Dec 2005
出版社：Consumer Network, Inc,

More chemical dangers

Mona Doyle

Consumers who worry about chemicals have more justification for their concern thanks to a DuPont whistle-blower who is making news with claims that "candy, butter, popcorn, and baked goods are being tainted with a potentially cancer-causing chemical that seeps out of grease-resistant packaging." The chemical, Zonyl, is used in clamshell boxes for McDonald's burgers and ConAgra popcorn bags. As soon as the news broke, one of our consumers e-mailed us a "Wouldn't you know it!" message. "I've known that microwave popcorn bags couldn't possibly be safe for a long time, but I hate finding out I was right!"

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This is the kind of news that drives more shoppers to Whole Foods, where those with safety-concerns feel safer. If supermarkets don't act like they care, they'll drive more consumers to stores that they believe do care.

Happy Holidays, Mona Doyle