Now it is cadmium in Children's Jewlery

It should be no surprise that Chinese manufactures are accused of another poisoning incident. This time it is alleged that Chinese manufacturers are using cadmium in children's jewelry.

Princess and the Frog pendants recalled due to high levels of cadmium “Princess and the Frog” pendants sold exclusively by Walmart are being recalled due to high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, a known carcinogen. Affecting approximately 55,000 items sold at a price of $5.00 each, Rhode Island-based jewelry company, FAF Inc., is voluntarily recalling the pendants in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The pendants, manufactured and imported from China and sold at Walmart stores since November 2009, were distributed in conjunction with the release of the Walt Disney Company animated movie “The Princess and The Frog.” The two items of jewelry being recalled—a crown pendant with UPC number 72783367144 and a frog pendant with UPC number 72783367147 should be returned to any Walmart store for a refund or replacement product.Examiner, 01/30/2010

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 01/29/2010

Trinkets in Trash After Cadmium Warning, ABC News, 01/15/2010

CPSC Chairman’s Statement on Cadmium in Children’s Products Childrens Product Safety Commission Chairman, 01/11/2010

Toxic lead replaced by even more toxic cadmium in children's toys, trinkets There's more trouble in toyland. Now that lead has been banned from children’s products, some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting the even more dangerous heavy metal cadmium, especially in costume jewelry, an Associated Press investigation reveals. Cadmium is a known carcinogen that, like lead, can delay brain development in young children, leading to learning disabilities. Research also shows that long-term exposure can cause cancer and kidney problems. The AP purchased 103 pieces at national and regional store chains in New York, Ohio, Texas and California. A lab analysis revealed that the most contaminated trinket contained 91 percent cadmium by weight, while other objects tested at dangerous levels including 89 percent, 86 percent and 84 percent by weight. Twelve percent of the pieces contained at least 10 percent cadmium. Some of the most toxic toys were bracelet charms sold at Wal-Mart, as well as at the Claire’s jewelry franchise and in Disney’s "The Princess and the Frog" movie-themed pendants. NY Daily News, 01/10/2010