[CarolineC]

Thank you for posting this.

About two years ago our local power company provided every home in my town with compact fluorescent light bulbs. I took mine back with the explanation that I was dealing with enough health issues and didn't want the bulbs. The employee told me that a doctor had contacted them with the same concerns and they had concluded that anyone with an immune system problem should limit their exposure to the light by sitting a certain distance away. In the meantime, they gave these bulbs to every household without being concerned about peoples' health issues. I know someone with an auto-immune issue who didn't know you are to be careful with the disposal of the bulbs. The information is there on the box, in tiny print, of a website to go to to learn more. (at least it said that a few years ago-I don't even look at the bulbs when I go to the store) In my opinion, a warning label should be put on the box about safe disposal just like we have on our boxes of medications.

More info: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/consum...fl-afc-eng.php Take note of the paragraphs under Ultraviolet Radiation.