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lead poisoning

On the First Day of Christmas…

November 30, 2007

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after handling.
I spotted the above warning when shopping around for Christmas trees. Of all items that should be lead-free, I would imagine that Christmas trees should appear at [...]

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Poison Me Elmo

August 4, 2007

Forbes/Associated Press: Experts Urge Blood Tests in Toy Recall. Parents worried their children may have been exposed to excessive levels of lead in recalled Fisher-Price toys should visit the pediatrician for a blood test, experts said Thursday. 
So, explain this one to me. Toys that contain lead paint that you are not supposed to [...]

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