Third lead poisoning scare in China - 200 More Children Affected

In an ever widening scandal the third mass lead poisoning scare in China is coming to light.  This time 200 more children have been confirmed at affected. " The China Daily newspaper said on Monday that 200...

Wooden Alphabet Puzzles Recalled - Too Much Lead

Wooden Alphabet Puzzles distributed by Day to Day Products have been recalled because testing has shown that they contain too much lead.Description Follows: "This recall involves two versions of a wooden puzzle with puzzle pieces in the shape of letters of the alphabet. The...

Journalist Ban in China: 1,300 Children Sick from Lead Poisoning

Local authorities have declared an emergency situation in Baoji according to a government official. Journalists are not allowed to report on the lead poisoning of hundreds of children, as pollution continues to be...

Toxic Toys for Toddlers Recalled

The government of Canada has issued recall notices for two more children's toys due to toxic metals on them.1.  DesignWare Mini Sport BallsDescription: "This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favours. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a...

Mood Ring For Little Girls Has High Lead Content

A piece of junk jewellry designed for little girls has had a health warning issued because of the presence of lead over the acceptable limits.  Approximately 4 000 of these finger rings were sold between January 2007 and September 2008. "This recall involves mood rings...

Toxic Trinkets Continue to Be Sold To Kids

A not so charming bracelet has been on the market since January of 2008.  It has now been found to exceed the allowable limit of lead.    The full description follows. "This recall involves a silver-coloured charm bracelet with multicoloured moon and...

How Much Lead Does It Take To Poison A Child?

This morning the Government of Canada has issued another recall notice for play jewelry  that contains excess amounts of lead.  This time it's a craft kit.  Only a few of these kits were sold in Canada and about 3 000 sold in the US. Only a few, but this brings...

The Lead Poisoning of Canadian Children Continues

Well meaning parents, giving their children stimulating and educational toys may have been damaging their children's intelligence.  Another recall of lead contaminated toys is being conducted.Solar System and DNA Craft Kits imported by FloraCraft Corp. of Ludington...

Lead in Girls' Necklaces

Another 7 000 girls have been exposed to the toxic effects of lead poisoning.  Necklaces high in lead content have been sold in Canada over the past year.  Since the CFIA has been tracking these poisonous products, millions of items aimed at the infant and...

It's Time to Stop Poisoning Our Kids With Lead

Over the past few months I have been posting recall notices posted by the Canadian Government for children's products that are high in lead.  Some of the items being recalled were sold more than two years...

Spider Earrings Contain Too Much Lead

There is a health warning for Spider Earrings sold across Canada between October and December of last year.  The legs of the spiders contain high levels of lead.  Just under 5 000 of these sets were sold through the Value Village chain of stores. These earrings were...

Skull and Crossbones Necklace Carries Double Message

A Skull-And-Crossbones Necklace is the subject of a recall order because of high levels of lead.  The necklace has rhinestones on the skull and on the ends of the bones. Both the skull section and the clasp...

Lead Alert - Stickers on Centura Brands Disney Princess Lip Gloss

A lead alert has been issued by the Canadian Govt. regarding Centura Brands Disney Princess Lip Gloss and Lipstick Combo Pack.  There are six products in this health alert.  The item containing high...

More Lead Laced Children's Products - Canada Souvenir Kit

The Healthy Canadians site has just published an alert for Canada Souvenir Stationary Kit  due to an unacceptable level of lead in the enclosed stickers.  For a photo of the kit, go to their web site.  white plastic pencil case with Canada flag logo on one...

Roma children dying of lead poisoning

"This month, Germany's second largest NGO, the "Society for Threatened Peoples" will be sending its Head of Mission for Kosovo, Paul Polansky, to the House of Commons, London and to the EU Headquarters in Brussels in an attempt to save 130 Roma families placed by the United...

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