Cadmium in Kids’ Jewelry: 3 Ways to Stay Safe

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Not a conspiracy. Just an example of people that have no regard for responsible business practices. Just irresponsible manufacturers. Remember that China produces nothing without government approval. The Chinese government controls every aspect of industry and export. Our government continues to allow these kind of imports from countries that show a disregard from human safety and health. Stop trading with these manufacturers.
Our government can impose fines to those American companies that import these type of goods. If Walmart would lose money selling them, they wouldn't buy them from the Chinese and sell them to us.

Kay Serra of NY 3:12PM March 21, 2010

We’ve had enough of toxic metals in kids products. Please support the Center for Environmental Health’s work in eliminating toxics from our lives. Take action today to tell your reps to support the Children’s Toxic Metals Act (HR 4428), banning cadmium and other toxic metals from jewelry for children.
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Center for Environmental Health of CA 6:49PM March 12, 2010

hmm it's a conspiracy to dumb down our kids...

this zen of TX 10:19PM January 20, 2010

So now you have to have money to buy good jewelry?! What about earrings! Closer to the brain!

KAtie of OR 11:05PM January 18, 2010

How do you now these products are imported from China?Why so many people buy these charms?Before you abuse anybody,you'd better check yourself!

hsh het of MN 10:45PM January 18, 2010

Buy American, Buy American, Buy American

Blake of 12:26AM January 17, 2010

Twelve percent of the 103 items that the US Consumer Product Safety Commission investigation tested, from New York, Ohio, Texas and California, contained at least 10 percent cadmium, with a single item test claimed to be 91 percent cadmium.
Dianne of CA clearly doesn't understand the toxicity of cadmium. I suggest that she do a bit of research before making idiotic comments. http://bit.ly/5qM8jU

Leon of CA 10:49AM January 15, 2010

I purchase a lot of jewlery from the sanrio store, and I'm pretty sure these products are imported from asia. So I'm a bit freaked out wondering if my jewelery has cadmium.

Elizabeth of NY 10:12AM January 15, 2010

When will we learn not to import anything from other countries, specifically Asian ones. We continually hear these horror stories about harmful, and/or deadly toxins used in the manufacturing of children's toys and more. Solution... stop buying from them and make our own!!!

Julie of CA 10:57PM January 14, 2010