Lead found in toys, backpacks in US stores: group

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Curious George doll bought at Toys "R" Us was found to be tainted with 10 times the legally-allowed lead level, and vinyl lunch boxes and backpacks also had high amounts of lead, the nonprofit group Center for Environmental Health said on Wednesday.

The Curious George doll found with high amounts of lead was made by Marvel Entertainment Group Inc, the Oakland, California-based group said in a statement. A Marvel spokesman said he was unaware of the advocacy group's finding and had no immediate comment.

Millions of toys made in China have been recalled over the last three months due to unsafe levels of lead paint, which is toxic and can pose serious health risks, including brain damage, in children.

The Center for Environmental Health also said it found high lead levels in vinyl lunch boxes and backpacks made by Sassafras Enterprises of Chicago.

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All part of the plan.

If one were to overlook (as has been being done) the minor fact that its use is illegal above certain levels, it would be almost perfect.

I have great respect for the work being done by the Center for Environmental Health. They've been all over this issue.

Tell China (AND the American companies that have outsourced these jobs) to shit or get off the pot.