AR-News: (US) E-mail rumor turns out to be false

[animalconcerns at fastmail.us]

[from Biloxi Sun Herald]

An Internet story has been sent out to many pet breed memberships and
animal support group Web sites and mailing lists concerning the Swiffer
Wetjet.

The story alleges that the Swiffer Wetjet contains harmful chemicals
that can kill a pet due to liver failure. I have received telephone
calls, letters and e-mails as to whether the story is true. The answer
is no.
...
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has
weighed in on the issue, and is working with the parent company Proctor
and Gamble to dispel the e-mail's unfounded allegation. According to the
ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center, the Swiffer WetJet System contains
water (90-100 percent), propylene glycol n-propyl ether and isopropyl
alcohol (1-4 percent).

full story:
http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunherald/living/8997628.htm

*** NEWS recently added on Animalconcerns -- added throughout the day
without posting to e-mail lists!  (Looking for something to post to your
e-mail lists?):

'Keep the flock out of Tibet' - News24

Boston City Council passes ordinances restricting pit bull owners - AP

Humane society seeks volunteers to watch animals belonging to victims of
violence, sexual abuse - Harlingen Valley Morning Star

Antistalking trial for next year - Financial Times

Date set for University student in cruelty case - Red and Black

Saraland dog owner faces animal cruelty charges - Mobile Register

Mysterious substance smeared on Washington dairy cows proves fatal -
Seattle Times

Dalai Lama warns KFC off Tibet - AP

E-mail rumor turns out to be false - Biloxi Sun Herald

Dove hunters forced to accept compromise - Detroit Free Press

New home picked for zoo's last elephants Tennessee sanctuary withdraws
its offer - San Francisco Chronicle

----------
Your Portal to Animal Concerns Forum (discussion board), More News Headlines, AR-News on the Web, Events, E-Mail Lists, Jobs, and Organizations! Try searching for the news item on Animalconcerns! http://www.animalconcerns.org/