One of the pieces of jewelry from Claire's that was recalled due to high levels of cadmium. Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.One of the pieces of jewelry from Claire's that was recalled due to high levels of …
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Updated: Monday, 10 May 2010, 4:29 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 May 2010, 4:26 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES - Federal regulators are announcing another recall of children's jewelry with high levels of the toxic metal cadmium, and say they're expanding their investigation in an effort to keep dangerous items off store shelves in the first place.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission tells The Associated Press its inspectors at the nation's ports are now screening imported children's jewelry for cadmium.
On Monday, the agency announced the recall of about 19,000 "Best Friends" charm bracelets made in China and sold at the Claire's chain because of high levels of cadmium, which can harm the kidneys and bones and is a known carcinogen.
Agency scientists confirmed test results that AP reported in January, showing high levels of cadmium in the "Best Friends" bracelets sold at Claire's.
For more information visit:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10227.html
