Tainted Bathroom Tissues Found in China

Bathroom tissue made from recycled paper, with poisonous additives to whiten and soften it.

Bathroom tissues made from recycled paper have fluorescent agents and other chemicals added to make tissue whiter and softer. Industry experts say that persistent skin exposure to such substances can lead to cancer. Internet Photo

Tainted bathroom tissues have been recently found in Guangdong Province of southern China.

A recent article in Ocean Magazine carried a story about a lady last-named Huang. She conducted tests on a particular brand of tissue after feeling itchy from using it. “I felt itchy and uncomfortable after using it. So I had doubts about the sanitation conditions of the paper.” said Ms. Huang.