Loom bands, a popular fashion accessory, may contain cancer-causing chemicals and toxins at levels 500 times the legal limit. Research has found that many imported loom band products contain phthalates, which are suspected carcinogens. While loom bands look gorgeous, this document warns people to be careful using them as they can pose health risks if one's mouth contacts them or they are worn too tightly, and children should avoid using them altogether to prevent swallowing small pieces.

1. Gorgeously Dangerous
“There’s a danger in fashion!”
Is the word loom band familiar to you? Well, it should be because it is one of the latest fashions
these days. It looks gorgeous and cool right? But don’t you know that there’s a danger beyond that
beauty.
According to the research, hundreds of thousands of imported loom band products could contain
cancer-causing chemicals. They also found out that loom band products contain 500 TIMES the legal
level of toxins. Phthalates are suspected carcinogens and could cause cancer.
As I heard about that news, my hair raised and my eyes widened. Is that true? Really? I can’t
imagine that it is that dangerous to our health. It’s too wonderful to be so.
But a lot of trusted person had proven it already that’s why I feel scared about it.
We should be careful on using such accessory. Here are some tips for you:
 Don’t put a contact between the loom band and your mouth
 Children should avoid using such because thay might swallow it up.
 Don’t use very tight loom bands. It might cause circulatory problems.
Always remember, prevention is better than cure.