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Chemicals in Products Can Pose Big Risk to Companies [USA]
In the wake of costly litigation, product sales bans, and reputational damage arising from asbestos, toxic materials in cosmetics and toys, and Teflon-related chemicals, U.S. investors are becoming increasingly wary of toxic chemical risks - in products, in supply chains, and in their own portfolios. The number of companies facing resolutions dealing with toxic product risks jumped…in 2006-2007…[refers to Apple, ConAgra, CVS Pharmacies, Becton, Dickinson, Dow, Dupont, Sears, Johnson & Johnston, Bed Bath & Beyond, Service Master, Whole Foods Market, Wal-Mart]