PRODUCT RECALL OF THE WEEK: RADIOACTIVE TISSUE BOXESby HazedThe furnishing chain Bed, Bath and Beyond has issued a product recall for some metal tissue box covers it was selling in its 200 stores, and on its website. The reason? Turns out that they are radioactive! The metal boxes, which were made in India, apparently contain cobalt-60. This synthetic isotope is used, among other things, for sterilizing medical instruments and irradiating food. The retailer promises that there is no health risk, but has asked punters to return the items for refund. Hey, if the radiation makes them glow in the dark they'd be perfect for the bedroom! |