California Prop 65 Warning Warning

What are Those Warning Labels on Tidaltails® Products?

Lures - Many fishing lures contain lead. Once again, unless you have a “fetish” with eating metal there should be no problems!.
It important to keep all lead objects away from children. Wash hands with soap and water after holding or using bucktails and jig heads. Never bite down on lead heads or put lures in your mouth.
You may see the following label on our product(s).

On the Box, and or Package.
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Inside the Box, and or Package.
California Prop 65 Warning Warning - the products sold here may contain lead and other substances that are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Do not place your hands in your mouth after handling these products. Do not place the products in your mouth. Wash your hands after handling these products.

The hooks on these lures are sharp and can cause injury. Please be careful when using these products. Do not allow minors to use without adult supervision. Do not put hooks in your mouth.

If you are going to eat the fish caught with these lures, please be sure to follow state hygene guidelines on choosing, cooking, and preparing the fish to minimize the chances of getting sick.  Fish contain bones that can get caught in your mouth, throat, and other body parts.  Please be careful.

Other Information:

"Proposition 65"
In the State of California there exists what is referred to as "Proposition 65". Proposition 65 is the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. Any company that operates in California, sells products in California, or manufactures products that may be sold in or brought into California is subject to Proposition 65. Since our products are sold in California, Proposition 65 applies to us.

Proposition 65 requires warning labels on any product that may contain any of 600-plus elements that the California Air Resources Board considers a carcinogen or a reproductive toxicant. These elements include lead (contained in the solder used to attach electronic parts to the printed circuit boards), brass, PVC and a multitude of other everyday elements.

Many of the elements listed under Proposition 65 are common everyday items. Many, such as lead, are commonly used in the electronics industry. Other elements are uncommon items and are rarely used in the electronics industry, if used at all. The list of elements keeps changing and is periodically updated. Elements are added to the list, some elements are removed. It is excessively difficult to keep track of the changing list of elements. There are penalties for not complying with Proposition 65. Failure to label products may result in a civil penalty of $2500 per day. If a company's product is sold or is purchased outside the Sate of California and brought into California, the company may still be found in violation.

Various trade organizations have issued notices to manufacturers warning of Proposition 65 and its implications. Included in the warnings were suggested methods of protection from Proposition 65 litigation and violations. Protection requires warning consumers about the possibility of dangers from products. A warning label as the one we use is considered to comply with warning consumers.

The label does not necessarily indicate our products will cause you to contract cancer or reproductive harm if used as designed.

For more information about Proposition 65 visit the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and for a list of
elements listed under Proposition 65 visit:

http://www.oehha.ca.gov/prop65/prop65_list/Newlist.html

Fishing tackle (especially sinkers and jig heads) often contains lead. It important to keep all lead objects away from children. Wash hands with soap and water after holding or using lead sinkers and jig heads or reloading lead bullets or shot. Never bite down on lead sinkers.
 
Questions & Answers:

Question: I bought a rod and reel that reads: Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the state of california to cause cancer, and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Should I use the fishing pole? Is it dangerous, or is the warning overrated?

Answer: This warning label is required for anything made of fiberglass, lead, etc. Unless you intend to light it on fire, sand it and breathe the dust, or eat it for diner, it should be safe to use for fishing. Think Smart.

 
 
Repeat: Many fishing lures, rods and terminal tackle contain lead. Once again, unless you have a “fetish” with eating metal, and fibreglass there should be no problems!

 

 
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