Matel Toy Recall - Brain Damage & Lead
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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The media has been focusing a lot of attention to toys that are being recalled due to having lead in the paint. Over 9 million toys have been recalled to date, all made in China.
The problem is that lead paint can be fatal to infants and toddlers if ingested. Because infants and toddlers are prone to putting these toys in their mouth they are at risk. So far this year over 70 thousand children under the age of 4 have been diagnosed with lead poisoning in this country. Consequently, it is important that every parent take heed to the warnings and remove any toys they may have that may be tainted.
Lead poisoning has been shown to cause brain damage in young children, especially those who are not taking daily supplements of calcium and iron. Calcium and iron help the body break down the lead if ingested. however, with enough exposure, even children in the best health can suffer physical and mental damage.
Here is a site that lists the latest recalled toys including photos of each toy:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07273.html
The media has been focusing a lot of attention to toys that are being recalled due to having lead in the paint. Over 9 million toys have been recalled to date, all made in China.
The problem is that lead paint can be fatal to infants and toddlers if ingested. Because infants and toddlers are prone to putting these toys in their mouth they are at risk. So far this year over 70 thousand children under the age of 4 have been diagnosed with lead poisoning in this country. Consequently, it is important that every parent take heed to the warnings and remove any toys they may have that may be tainted.
Lead poisoning has been shown to cause brain damage in young children, especially those who are not taking daily supplements of calcium and iron. Calcium and iron help the body break down the lead if ingested. however, with enough exposure, even children in the best health can suffer physical and mental damage.
Here is a site that lists the latest recalled toys including photos of each toy:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07273.html