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Wal-Mart Yanks Toxin-Tainted Miley Cyrus Jewelry

AP investigation finds high levels of cadmium

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 20, 2010 3:37 AM CDT

(Newser) – Wal-Mart is yanking a line of Miley Cyrus bracelets and necklaces after an Associated Press investigation turned up dangerous levels of toxic cadmium in the jewelry. Long-term exposure to cadmium, a known carcinogen, can lead to bone softening and kidney failure, and hinder brain development in the young. It's only a problem in jewelry if a child sucks or chews on it. The jewelry line, designed by Max Azria, has been sold exclusively by Wal-Mart since December.

Wal-Mart said in a joint statement with Cyrus and Asria that while the jewelry is not intended for children, "it is possible that a few younger consumers may seek it out in stores," adding:" We are removing all of the jewelry from sale while we investigate its compliance with our children's jewelry standard." An unrelated line of charms sold under the name "Fashion Accessories" was also found to contain high levels of cadmium and is also being pulled from shelves.

Miley Cyrus' line of jewelry has been yanked from Wal-Mart shelves after AP found toxic levels of cadmium in the jewelry.
Miley Cyrus' line of jewelry has been yanked from Wal-Mart shelves after AP found toxic levels of cadmium in the jewelry.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
An AP investigation turned up toxic levels of cadmium in a line of Miley Cyrus necklaces and bracelets.
An AP investigation turned up toxic levels of cadmium in a line of Miley Cyrus necklaces and bracelets.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Showing 3 of 7 comments
guvner
May 20, 2010 8:32 PM CDT
I will feel much better if the headline will read:

"The World Yanks Toxic-Tainted Miley Cyrus" period.
Spudsy
May 20, 2010 4:46 PM CDT
" the jewelry is not intended for children," --- Of course not. That is why they branded it with a Disney tween actress.

Maybe Walmart should just print Ironman masks on their plastic bags and see how that works out. Idiots.
Disillusioned
May 20, 2010 12:10 PM CDT
Toxin-Tainted Miley Cyrus Jewelry???? What happened, did her dad lick it?

ALL products made in China are made in what we would call a sweat shop from any other country, don't you think we should stand up for those so called high American standards as has been done in the past and stop importing things made in sweat shops???

Oh thats right, Walmart would be put out of business and American jobs would be created, we can't have that now can we

 
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