March 14, 2008
Of the 100 personal care and housecleaning products tested, 47 contained traces of 1,4-dioxane, which is classified as a probable carcinogen. The cancer-causing chemical is not intentionally added; it is a byproduct of petrochemicals used in surfactants that create foam in shampoos, soaps and other cleansers.

Product.......... parts per million of 1,4-dioxane

* Alba Passion Fruit Body Wash . . . 18.2

* Alba Replenishing Shampoo . . . 0.7

* Aura Cacia Natural Aromatherapy Bubble Bath . . . 14.9

* California Baby Super Sensitive Bubble Bath . . . 5.0

* Circle of Friends Natasha No Tearski Shampoo . . . 2.1

* Citrus Magic 100% Natural Dish Liquid . . . 97.1

* Earth Friendly Products Ultra Dishmate . . . 19.0

* Earth Friendly Products Ultra Dishmate, Natural Almond . . . 13.6

* Earth Therapeutics Loofah Exfoliating Scrub, Oatmeal & Honey . . . 0.9

* Ecco Bella Moisturizing Shampoo, Vanilla . . . 0.2

* Ecover Dishwashing Liquid . . . 2.4

* Emerald Forest Botanical Shampoo with Sapayul . . . 1.7

* Giovanni Cleanse Body Wash . . . 10.6

* Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo . . . 2.1

* Giovanni Golden Wheat Shampoo . . . 4.1

* Grandpa's Pine Tar Shampoo . . . 7.8

* Healthy Times Baby's Herbal Garden Honeysuckle Baby Bath . . . 5.3