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New Tests: 35% of Toys Contain Some Lead

Many offenders still on shelves, environmental health groups say

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 5, 2007 2:00 PM CST

(Newser) – Toy shelves are still lined with lead, according to test results released today from environmental health groups in nine states. Checking 1,268 toys, the groups found lead in 35%, with levels often surpassing federal recall standards. Only 23 of those toys have been recalled.... Read full story »

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