Test children’s products for toxins
By Arrianee LeBeau KVAL NewsEUGENE, Ore - Representatives from the Oregon Toxics Alliance tested toys, jewelry, and household items for unsafe levels of lead and hazardous chemicals at The Science Factory in Eugene. The toxic toys testing event was organized by Oregon Toxics Alliance and The Science Factory. Oregon Toxics Alliance is a Eugene-based organization working for all Oregonians to expose root causes of toxic pollution. After the massive recalls of toys due to unsafe levels of lead in 2007, the public's concern over research showing that there are health hazards from various chemicals found in toys prompted President Bush to sign the Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act in August of 2008. This Federal Act prohibits lead, beyond minute levels, in products for children 12 or younger. The Act also bans phthalates, a chemical widely used to make plastic products softer and more flexible. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 250,000 children in the U.S. aged 1-5 years have unsafe levels of lead in their blood. If you'd like to check out toys that have been tested for chemicals visit the website www.healthystuff.org. |
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