AP IMPACT: Toxic metal in kids' jewelry from China

Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 16:21 in Health & Medicine

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Barred from using lead in children's jewelry because of its toxicity, some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting the more dangerous heavy metal cadmium in sparkling charm bracelets and shiny pendants being sold throughout the United States, an Associated Press investigation shows....

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