In an effort to promote healthy eating habits among children in California, the California State government distributed about 56,000 lunch boxes made in China. After the children were already eating out of them the government tested them positive for lead. That was a few months ago. They just told us today that the lunchboxes are being recalled.
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California Government Feeds Students Lead Via Lunchboxes
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Submitted by balibones on Fri, 2007-09-21 04:36. | Tags: health | California | china | lead poisoning | lead toys
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More Toys Recalled Due To Lead Paint
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Jewelery, Curious George, Thomas, SpongeBob and more on latest made-In-China Black List. What's next, apple pie and Martha Stewart? Oh, wait.
Submitted by socialpyramid on Wed, 2007-08-22 21:23. | Tags: health | lead paint | lead poisoning | toxics | toxins | toy recall
10 Lead-Free Toys Made in The USA
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Here is a list of USA born and bred toys and toy manufacturers that parents can use to find toys without toxic lead paint.
Submitted by daisygrrl on Fri, 2007-08-17 14:44. | Tags: health | lead poisoning | lead toys | recall
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