• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

California Finds Lead In Children's Jewelry

flowergirl.jpgCalifornia stores are pulling children’s jewelry off the shelves after tests showed extremely high levels of lead in the products. The state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control ordered 11 retailers to remove over a dozen brands of jewelry after finding bracelets, rings, and necklaces with up to 600 times the legal lead limit.

The investigation follows a new law banning lead levels of over 600 parts per million in children’s jewelry that took effect on September 1. A similar law for adult jewelry takes effect March 1 of 2008. Jewelry is of particular concern because children often put items in their mouth.

Inspectors gathered 375 items from stores across California, and approximately one-third contained elevated levels of lead. Retailers selling the toxic items ranged from Dollar Trees to GapKids. The agency released a list of 15 products from 11 retailers in California. You can find the complete list in PDF form here. Listed items may be returned to the retailer for a full refund.

Infants and children under the age of seven can absorb up to three times the level of toxins from exposure to lead as adults. Prolonged and repeated exposure to lead has been shown to cause neurological problems, including decreased cognitive abilities, gastrointestinal problems, and organ problems.

[This post was written by Kelli Best-Oliver]

  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« Zazou.eu: Kids' Fashion With a Twist
Natural Newborn Baby Advice: Olive Oil and Meconium »

Comments

  1. Green SAHM says

    December 13, 2007 at 4:01 pm

    I’m really beginning to hate children’s jewelry. I have a daughter who would be happy to wear it daily, but I’d far sooner let her play with beads or enjoy some of my less expensive pieces. Sheer insanity how often we hear that children’s jewelry is recalled.

    Some ways that scares me more than the toy recalls. I know how often jewelry ends up in my daughter’s mouth and how often toys are in her mouth. It’s the jewelry far more, and the small pieces have so much more potential for being swallowed.

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Handmade Recyled Glass Jewelry for Girls of Any Age : Eco Child’s Play says:
    May 29, 2009 at 7:44 am

    […] reduce, and recycle!  They also provide a safer option for your child’s adornment, as cheap kids’ jewelry is often recalled for lead content.  If you are interested in these products, you can email Elena K (elena-siempre [at] hotmail [dot] […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

It’s Time to Quit Plastics and How to do It

Reduce Plastic Waste with re-brush Eco-Friendly Toothbrush

More from the archives!

An Affordable, Classic Toy

Certified Organic Cotton Baby Leg Warmers/Leggies by Baberoo

FDA: BPA is A-OK

Easy Going Green Flashcards Teach Parents and Children

Two Black Friday Recommendations

COVID Back to School: Helping children cope with uncertainty

covid19 pregnancy

Does the Coronavirus Attack the Placenta and cause 2nd Trimester Miscarriages?

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy
logo
Food Advertising by

Eco-Friendly Clothing: Unique Organic T-Shirts at CafePress.com

Green Toy Giveaway: Classic Wooden Rocking Boat and Stairs by Natural Pod

raw, quick, delicious

Vegetarian Cookbooks: Raw, Quick & Delicious

Barbie and McDonalds: Little Black Girls Dream of White Barbie Careers

Focus on Fluoride – Too Much of a Good Thing?

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

Check out the BPA Free, First Silicone Baby Bottle from Prince Lionheart

baby food

4 Reasons why organic, homemade baby food is better

Lambskin Baby Love

Five Different Ways to Recycle Shoes

Kids Behaving Brilliantly

Copyright © 2021 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkNoPrivacy policy