Miley Cyrus/Max Azria jewelry Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Eco-Tip of the Week: How to Buy Safer Handbags

Jun 4, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, Tips

Lead in handbags. Cadmium in jewelry. These days, news about toxic heavy metal discoveries in fashion accessories seems to be popping up left and right. Just this week CEH discovered three items at Wal-Mart with very high levels of lead, including a Miley...

Stop Wal-Mart’s Poison Purses!

Jun 3, 2010Ali Geering-KlineChildren's Health, General Insights

It’s unbelievable: Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is still profiting from products that expose you and your children to lead. It’s time for the store to hear from you. Take Action: Click here to Urge Wal-Mart CEO Mike Duke to agree to eliminate the lead...

Walmart Knew About Cadmium In Its Jewelry

May 20, 2010Charles MargulisChildren's Health, General Insights, Legal Action

The Center for Environmental Health has filed legal notice against Wal-Mart for selling cadmium-tainted jewelry. Independent testing commissioned by the nonprofit found that a pendant on a Miley Cyrus/Max Azria necklace contained high levels of cadmium, in violation...