You may have heard in the news recently that granite countertops may contain hazardous levels of radiation.  The attached New York Times article dated 7/24/08 will shed some light on the topic.  In a nutshell, most granite is safe, but there are newer varieties coming primarily from Brazil and Namibia that may contain higher radiation levels.  Read on�..

 

 http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/garden/24granite.html