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cksmithy

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8. People might not be dropping dead after touching

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 05:49 PM

Apr 21

the receipt paper, but if they have medical conditions, autoimmune, etc., it is probably not a good idea for them or anybody to keep them in your wallet, pocket, or have a collection of them on the kitchen counter like my husband likes to do.

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New study reveals serious hidden risk of touching store receipts: 'Really eye-opening' [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 19 OP

So just how many people drop dead every day PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 19 #1

and the people that are handing these receipts to customers (all day) stopdiggin Apr 19 #2

Good point Cirsium Apr 19 #3

Here's my point: Exactly how dangerous are these papers, anyway? PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 19 #5

So? Cirsium Apr 19 #6

Excellent point. Why do we need toxic chemicals on receipts? 58Sunliner Apr 20 #7

People might not be dropping dead after touching cksmithy Apr 21 #8

I guess I'll need to start receiving digital receipts. Clouds Passing Apr 19 #4