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Sep 08
2008
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Granite Countertops Safety ScarePosted by C. Mason Hearn | Tags: safety, kitchens, granite, countertops |
Mason,
I have read and seen a lot in the media recently about the dangers of radiation from granite countertops. I have always thought that stone tops would be a great improvement to my own kitchen, but now I am concerned. What do you think?
Lisa C., Richmond, VA
Lisa,
I recall way-back-when, we made fun of the saccharin / cancer scare. How many pounds of sweetener could one possibly gorge a lab rat with, and did that have anything to do with our own use?
Well, I have not dedicated years of my life to the type of scientific research that generates these assertions, so my opinion is based on