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Why would a refrigerator have a Prop 65 warning?

Do all kitchen appliances have Prop 65 warning?

No, not all kitchen appliances have Prop 65 warnings. Prop 65 warnings are required for products that contain certain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Whether or not a particular kitchen appliance has a Prop 65 warning depends on the specific product and the chemicals it contains. It is best to check the product’s label or instructions to find out if it contains any chemicals covered by Prop 65.

Why does fridge have Prop 65 warning?

California’s Proposition 65 requires businesses to provide warnings to Californians about significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The Prop 65 warning on a fridge is likely due to the presence of a chemical called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the insulating foam of the fridge. PCBs were used in coolant and insulation in refrigerators produced prior to the 1970s, and the presence of these chemicals in the foam may trigger the warning.