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This is regarding the use of cadmium in children's jewellery, mostly. Highest levels have been found in US stores WalMart and Claire's.
Cadmium is used as a pigment in paint, and it is toxic.
'Cadmium is a known carcinogen. Like lead, it can hinder brain development in the very young, according to recent research.
Children don't have to swallow an item to be exposed - they can get persistent, low-level doses by regularly sucking or biting jewelry with a high cadmium content.'
'Health Canada has promised to conduct an investigation that includes sampling and testing children's jewelry for cadmium. Health Canada, which has no power to order a recall of toxic toys, has said it will take appropriate action once the investigation is completed.'
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...113?hub=Health
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http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/201...s-jewelry.htmlThis thread is currently associated with: Walmart
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