Procter & Gamble recently issued a letter disputing an urban legend regarding the safety of Swiffer Wet Jets for use around pets. Rumors circulating in the pet column and on the internet allege that Swiffer products may be harmful to pets by having antifreeze as an ingredient. The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center has attested to the safety of the products: "ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center Responds to Swiffer Wet Jet rumor, Friday May 7, 2004. Veterinary Toxicologists regard allegations of liver failure and death from household cleaner as unfounded." Responding directly to the rumor that Swiffer Jet contains "antifreeze" ingredients like ethylene glycol, the center states that, "Propylene glycol n-propyl ether and propylene glycol n- butyl ether are very safe ingredients at levels used in cleaning products and do not cause kidney or liver failure." The full statement from ASPCA can be read at ASPCA website. |
