Tag Archives: Associated Press

Asian firms warned against using toxins in toys

Tue, Jan. 12, 2010 (HealthDay News) — Asian manufacturers shouldn’t try to substitute other toxic substances for lead in children’s jewelry and other items sold in the United States, says the head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. U.S. law … Continue reading →

High levels of cadmium in children’s jewelry

Posted on BabyCenter.com Mon, Jan 11, 2010 (HealthDay News) — The presence of the toxic metal cadmium in Chinese-made children’s jewelry is being investigated by U.S. officials. Product safety authorities pledged to “take action as quickly as possible to protect … Continue reading →