The only validity I gave this was because Consumer Reports is such a well respected magazine. I figured that surely they would have good sources for their information. NOT. My husband went to the library today and read the article. I had asked him to copy it so that I could look up the sources. When he came home tonight he said he didn't copy it because there were no sources at all. I learned that from the links you sent.
I am appalled (sp?) that a magazine like Consumer Reports would publish an article with no backup. Oh, they mentioned that blue woman. How long ago was THAT. Sheesh.
My respect for that magazine was cut down several notches because of this.
Again, thank you Tony for sending the links. I was worried that my frequent use of the silver may have caused my second illness. But I'm not worried any more!