CA Prop 65

Why am I being warned about potential exposure to tobacco smoke?
  • Tobacco smoke is on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause cancer.
    • Exposure to tobacco smoke can cause leukemia and cancers of the nose, sinuses, oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, throat, lung, esophagus, stomach, breast, pancreas, colorectum, liver, kidney, ureter, bladder, uterus, cervix, and ovary. 
  • Tobacco smoke is also on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. 
    • Exposure to tobacco smoke during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, miscarriage, stillbirth, and birth defects such as cleft palate.  It can also affect brain development and cause learning and behavior problems for children, and may increase children’s risk for leukemia and liver cancer.  
    • Exposure to tobacco smoke can reduce fertility and cause other types of harm to the male and female reproductive systems.
  • Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about exposure to listed chemicals.