Union County Health Department

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       Liberty, IN 47353
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Step right up and see what ingredients are in spit tobacco

Big Tobacco calls it “smokeless tobacco” so it sounds like it’s harmless. Guess again!

This is the story Big Tobacco doesn’t want you to hear

Look at these ingredients

Spit tobacco contains LEAD
That’s right; lead is in spit tobacco.
How many of you read every day about the dangers of lead poisoning? It can lead to brain damage and even death if taken in large quantities or over a long period of time.

But, Big Tobacco doesn’t stop there.

Spit tobacco also contains BENZENE
Never heard of benzene?
Well, it is a highly flammable substance that is used in gasoline and paints...and long-term exposure is linked to leukemia. It can cause vomiting, rapid heart rate and red blood cells reduction in your body.

But, Big Tobacco doesn’t stop there.

Spit tobacco also contains ARSENIC
It’s used in rat poison and can cause vomiting, abnormal heart rate and death

But, Big Tobacco doesn’t stop there

Spit tobacco also contains FORMALDEHYDE
This stuff is used to preserve dead animals
It’s an embalming fluid and, you guessed it, it's in “spit” and “chew” products

Big Tobacco doesn’t stop there. They add another 15 to 20 ingredients. Some we know about and some we don’t, because they refuse to tell anyone what other ingredients are included in spit tobacco.

But, you wouldn’t have a tobacco product if you didn’t have this one last ingredient.
What do you think it is?
NICOTINE
It’s not bad enough that all those dangerous chemicals are in spit tobacco.
No, Big Tobacco has to hook you on it so they can slowly rot out your gums, throat, cheeks and mouth.

So, why does Big Tobacco include so much bad stuff in “spit?” Why don’t you ask them?

Make this your day to QUIT FOR GOOD.

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Last modified: 9/3/2010