Dangerous lead found in children's jewelry manufactured overseas

Seven pieces of jewelry recently tested by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute showed lead levels exceeding government standards, including one earring with 124 times more lead than allowed. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating.

 
BY SONYA COLBERG | Published: June 25, 2010   

Little girls may love shiny play jewelry, but tests show dangerous metals tarnish those trinkets.

Recent tests on costume jewelry manufactured in foreign countries show lead levels on all pieces exceed the U.S. lead limit.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating the findings, said spokeswoman Patty Davis.

The Good Housekeeping Research Institute testing found one stud earring contained...
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