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News tagged with 'Toxic Toys'

Posted by Jane Akre
December 09, 2009 11:36 AM

The Zhu Zhu Pet testing methodology has caused a lot of controversy and a black eye for a new consumer group. Consumers can check more reliable, established consumer sites to find accurate information on the safety of this seasons hot toys.

Posted by Jane Akre
December 07, 2009 11:23 AM

Mr Squiggles, the Zhu Zhu Pets Hampster is not being recalled, but is the focus of a low rating from the for-profit consumer group, GoodGuide, because of a high level of the metal, antimony.

Posted by Jane Akre
May 13, 2009 3:42 PM

A face paint generally used by kids at parties, is being voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer after FDA lab tests found a high mold and bacterial count and children reported rashes and swelling from its use. 

Posted by Jane Akre
December 18, 2008 3:37 PM

Consumers can test for lead in children's toys, fashion jewelry and all products with these lead-test kits that are available for home use. Consumer Report rates them, while the CPSC says they are not reliable.

Posted by Chrissie Cole
September 17, 2008 1:27 PM

All children’s toys and products must meet new, stricter lead standards by February 10, 2009, no matter when the products were made, according to a newly released legal opinion by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Posted by Jane Akre
November 26, 2007 12:49 PM

Retailers report consumers are wary this shopping season, especially when it comes to toys.  In Macon, Georgia, Ladonna Gosner carried a list of recently recalled toys when she shopped for her toddler sons this weekend.  "I try to get my

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