AP Exclusive: Toxic metal found in chain stores’ jewelry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jewelry with the toxic metal cadmium is showing up on the shelves of national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya, according to newly released test results.Analysis done for the nonprofit Center for Environmental Health revealed some...Toxic Fashion: New Testing Finds Major Retailers Selling Jewelry Loaded with Cadmium
For Immediate Release: October 11, 2018 Contact: Caroline Cox, Senior Scientist, CEH, 541-654-2626, Zack Kaldveer, CEH, 510-938-2664 Center for Environmental Health sends legal notices to 17 companies for failing to warn consumers Oakland, CA – Independent...First-Ever Legal Action Targets Cancer-Causing Flame Retardant Found in Children’s Products
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Nap mats used in daycares nationwide, baby products from Walmart, Target, KMart and other major retailers found with cancer-causing chemical
Lead found in Asian candies
Stephanie M. Lee August 7, 2012 Children may want to think twice about snacking on popular plum and ginger candies exported from Asia and sold in the Bay Area. A new study found they could contain dangerously high amounts of toxic chemicals. Lead exceeding amounts...Oakland group finds lead in lots of plum, ginger candies
Michael Finney August 7, 2012 OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Testing conducted by an Oakland-based environmental group found lead levels in some plum and ginger candies up to 100 times above legal limits. We’ve done numerous stories over the years about lead in...Health Watchdog Launches Legal Action on Lead-Tainted Plum and Ginger Candies
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August 7, 2012
Candies from Lucky, 99 Ranch Market and Other Stores Found with Dangerous Lead Levels
Bad Bling: LA Jewelers Cited for Selling Lead Tainted Jewelry
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July 17, 2012
State finds 343 tainted items- some labeled Lead Free.