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Jamie Goldstein — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:44:16 GMT

Thank you for the recent comments Smith.

It is true that this is a serious issue for many women. Over the past three weeks I have spoken with and have had inquiries from approximately 100 women who wear Victoria's Secret's bras and have suffered rashes, blistering and other symptoms. Many of them have had these symptoms for months because they had no idea they were being caused by the bras they were wearing.

It is time that big business starts putting forth safer products for the consumers. It is not worth the extra money they make to put women or any consumer through such an awful experience.

Smith is right. This problem goes way beyond Victoria's Secret's bras. There have been numerous reports about lead in toys and harmful chemicals in the food we eat. It's time the proper protection is afforded to consumers instead of allowing big companies to hide behind government agencies such as the FDA.

Smith also brings up another good point, what are the long term effects of formaldehyde? Is there an increased risk for breast cancer? We do not have all the answers to these questions just yet as the investigation is still in its early stages, but rest assured we will do our best to protect the women that have been injured.

A comment on Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Smith — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:44:26 GMT

Even worse... what's in the panties???

A comment on Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Smith — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:35:30 GMT

Saying "Formaldehyde is simply the baddie du jour" is a mute point. It has been removed from numerous products including women's nail polishes ("Pay attention boys" OPI is an incredibly popular & sucessful brand women pay out for regularly. They are very loyal because, it is a steller & safe product), paints, etc. When it is in products it can come labled with warnings. Who does not know this by now? It's always best to be an educated consumer. What some businesses have seem to have forgotten is that offering great quality products creates loyalty to brand $$$.

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Smith — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:18:30 GMT

Here's a link that shows exactly what is happening. The doctors are thye ones noticing. This woman's OBGYN noticed the irritated skin under her bra just as my physician had...
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A comment on Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Smith — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:08:50 GMT

This is worth looking into. My doctor noticed a skin condition exactly & only where my bras contact my skin everyday. There is new concern with doctors that now know about a breast cancer that is seen on the skin looking like a breakout. Perhaps this is from topical irritants being absorbed through the skin everyday... like fron the chemicals used in these bras??? It's like the plastics... the FDA says there's no "known" threat & later relaeses the testing results that we should avoid certain plastics & or how to use them safely. This is simple folks. Things need to be tested to find out the truth. The mass amount of products we use in this country come from factories now more than ever where little is done to insure the saftey of these products. Businesses have lobbied & won for cheap labor & low costs at the expense of their own consumers. The bottom line is they may pay in the long run for not regulating the safety of these products in legal fees, lawsuit payout canibalizing their own clients & gaining awful reputations. Short sighted bad buisness choices... stupid greed.

A comment on Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Michael Shaw — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:54:31 GMT

Noble--

Since your original posting brought in issues (the FDA) completely irrelevant to the notion that it is far from proven that formaldehyde is the culprit in this case--and that is all that I have been contending--I am marveling at your lack of focus.

Of course, if that has won you a bet, bully for you.

Vicki-

As to:

"Let's just figure out what is causing these reactions and get the problem solved. I assume we can all agree on that."

No problem there. Except that the posters here would prefer to sue first and ask questions later.

As to the accusations that I am trying to build up traffic on my blog by this banter, that was certainly not the intent, although many readers here *have* visited my blog.

Don't worry though, I will not be posting here anymore, given the amazing lack of focus, foolish emotionalism, and lack of reading comprehension skills.

Regarding "grammar police" (actually it would be the proper usage police)--Shouldn't potential clients expect that their attorney know the difference between "affect" and effect"?

BTW--I would characterize your posting as also lobbing a personal insult or two. (Not that I mind.)

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Vicki Fan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:07:22 GMT

The important thing here is that women are having severe reactions to these bras, and the situation is being investigated. Ms. Goldstein seems to be reporting this news and even notes that Vicki's is denying the clothing contains formaldehyde. If there is no formaldehyde in the bra, Vicki's has nothing to worry about as far as that accusation goes. However, something is causing these reactions.

While this is a good topic for back and forth intelligent banter, it has instead brought out the grammar (or was it a typo?) police who can't comment on the situation without lobbing a personal insult or two as well. It makes one suspect an attempt to start conflict in an effort to direct traffic to his personal blog.

Let's just figure out what is causing these reactions and get the problem solved. I assume we can all agree on that.

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Noble McIntyre — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:51:11 GMT

Mike,

I'm going to send you half of the $20 bucks you just made me. I told my law partner you would respond with the typical unintelligent rhetoric your blog is famous for while completely ignoring the comments about Ortho Evra, Fenphen and Paxil. He bet me that you would attempt to address them - he was wrong. Thanks for the help!

Noble

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Michael Shaw — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:06:32 GMT

Noble--

Am I missing something here, regarding the "Mike Shaw Grave Doubts Methodology"?? I absolutely agree that the bras should be tested and the results publicized. Unfortunately, the plaintiffs prefer to withhold this information.

The grave doubts are simply based on the rather easily checked fact that formaldehyde is not used in all-synthetic garments.

Are there any PI attorneys out there who follow this blog who actually have critical thinking skills--or who can even read?

Your short post is actually worse than Jamie's, who seems to think that "the reality here is..." what she believes.

Maybe I should start a class of people who have been damaged by incompetent PI attorneys. What do you think?

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Noble McIntyre — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:13:31 GMT

Breaking News Breaking News

Government saves billions by eliminating the FDA. Government studies have shown that rather than funding the FDA to cautiously oversee the testing of consumer products, billions can be saved by utilizing the “Mike Shaw Grave Doubts Methodology”.

Disclaimer: This study funded by Johnson & Johnson (makes of Ortho Evra), Wyeth (makers of Fenphen) and GSK (makers of Paxil)