Lead found in baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart
Lead found in baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart
(Original publication: May 2, 2007)
Vinyl baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart, including the chain's stores in New York, have been found to contain lead that could be dangerous if they deteriorate and children swallow pieces of the vinyl.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning today telling parents to stop using bibs that are cracked or peeling. The agency said that "none of the bibs that were tested at CPSC's laboratory would pose a risk of substantial illness to children from mouthing. However, if the condition of a vinyl bib deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern."
The agency said it tested the bibs based in part on information provided by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office.
The bibs in question were sold under the name "Baby Connection" and come in packages of two or seven. Some of the bibs have Sesame Street characters.
According to Cuomo's office, the highest levels of lead were found in bibs with a tag sewn into the lining that have these numbers: 1468102732, 14681527 and 1468151077.
Wal-Mart has agreed to stop selling the bibs in New York, Illinois and California, according to Cuomo's office.
More information at: http://health.lohudblogs.com.
Copyright © 2007 The Journal News, a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper serving Westchester, Rockland and
Putnam Counties in New York.
(Original publication: May 2, 2007)
Vinyl baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart, including the chain's stores in New York, have been found to contain lead that could be dangerous if they deteriorate and children swallow pieces of the vinyl.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning today telling parents to stop using bibs that are cracked or peeling. The agency said that "none of the bibs that were tested at CPSC's laboratory would pose a risk of substantial illness to children from mouthing. However, if the condition of a vinyl bib deteriorates to the point that a baby could pull or bite off and swallow a piece of vinyl containing lead, then the amounts of lead consumed could approach levels of concern."
The agency said it tested the bibs based in part on information provided by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office.
The bibs in question were sold under the name "Baby Connection" and come in packages of two or seven. Some of the bibs have Sesame Street characters.
According to Cuomo's office, the highest levels of lead were found in bibs with a tag sewn into the lining that have these numbers: 1468102732, 14681527 and 1468151077.
Wal-Mart has agreed to stop selling the bibs in New York, Illinois and California, according to Cuomo's office.
More information at: http://health.lohudblogs.com.
Copyright © 2007 The Journal News, a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper serving Westchester, Rockland and
Putnam Counties in New York.
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