In the spirit of consumer health & safety, several organizations that sell natural rubber latex (Hevea Brasiliensis) based products have been provided the latex allergy information herein.  Each organization was submitted a proposal intended to better educate their customers of latex allergy and initiate effective natural rubber latex (Hevea Brasiliensis) exclusionary practices. 

    Accepted Proposal            Rejected Proposal                 No-Decision

                                                 Menards, Inc.                 Goodyear

                                                 Mazda                            Henkel 

                                                 H.B.Fuller                       Home Depot

                                                 Playtex                           Honda

                                                 Supervalu                        ICI

                                                 Gerber                            Lowe's

                                                                                       Sears

                                                                                       Target 

                                                                                       Wal-Mart                          

                                                                                       3M

                                                                                       Ford Motor Company

                                                                                       Toys"R"Us                                                                                 

Comments From Companies:

Playtex - "We do not have specific tests or studies available for you to see about the ingredients you are inquiring about" 

H.B. Fuller - "The Lancet, The New England Journal of Medicine, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and, most importantly Defeat Autism Now. Since these organizations have rejected your hypothesis, there is is not a compelling reason to pursue at this point in time."

Menards - "I'm very sorry, we only sell finished products."

Mazda - "but unfortunately we do not need them right now.We are sorry but we can't meet your request this time."

Supervalu - "SUPERVALU complies with all pertinent regulations governing food ingredients and exposure to environmental agents that may compromise food safety."

Gerber - "Gerber recognizes the concern and health implications for individuals with allergies and that some individuals have latex allergies and sensitivities to products that contain latex. It is our intention to provide baby products of the very highest quality, and to furnish products parents want and will buy for their babies. We know that parents as well as babies have preferences. That is why we offer nipples in both silicone and latex."