Lead Exposure Hazzard

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18
Apr
2007

RECALL: 900,000 Children’s Necklaces and Charm Bracelets by Cardinal Distributing Co. Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Children’s Charm Bracelets and “Sportswear” Necklaces
Units: About 900,000
Importer: Cardinal Distributing Co., of Baltimore, Md.
Hazard: The paint on this jewelry [...]

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17
Apr
2007

EPA Finally Agrees To Do Something About Lead Content In Children’s Products

Companies that make or distribute toys, zippers and other children’s products will face tougher government scrutiny to keep out any lead that could poison and kill children or harm their brain development.
The Environmental Protection Agency agreed in response to legal pressure to write up to 120 importing and manufacturing companies by the end of the [...]

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12
Apr
2007

Lead Poisoning Protection Urged For Children

I have done many posts about lead poisoning. It is one of the most dangerous metals that you can be exposed to, especially a child with an immature nervous system.
Children’s rights groups say the federal government has done nothing to protect children living in homes with lead hazards even though North American researchers have [...]

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Feb
2007

RECALL: Children’s Jewelry Sold Exclusively at Kmart

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Children’s “Kidsite” Necklace and Earring Sets

Importer: Crimzon Rose Accessories, of North Providence, R.I.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels [...]

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Dec
2006

RECALL: About 48,000 "PowerPuff" Girls Necklaces Due To Lead Exposure Hazard.

About 48,000 “Powerpuff” girls necklaces are being recalled because of a lead exposure hazard.
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape [...]

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