More lead in children’s jewelry found in retail shops
The Baltimore City Health Department continues to crack down on retailers who sell kids’ jewelry that contains harmful levels of lead, a dangerous neurotoxin that can severely impair development and can cause death.
Three retailers were given violation notices and the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been alerted. The retailers can no longer sell the items.
“One of these products is labeled ‘lead compliant,’ yet it contains 18,000 ppm of lead, far above the regulated limit of 300 ppm,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Oxiris Barbot in a statement. “The Health Department will continue to look for children’s products with high lead levels so parents can shop with confidence, knowing toys sold in the city are safe.”
The federal government bans items with more than 300 parts per million – and these shops were cited for selling jewelry that far exceeding that level:
+Fashion Kiosk at Mondawmin Mall, 2401 Liberty Heights Ave. The item was the 4-piece Pink & Rhinestone Flower Set . Total lead content was 18,000 ppm.
+Beauty Max, 2222 E. Monument St. The item was the Strawberry Charm Bracelet . Total lead content was 180,000 ppm.
+KG Beauty, 2465 Frederick Ave. The item was the 3-piece Pearl Set . Total lead content was 3,800 ppm in the clasp and 280,000 ppm in the chain.
For a list of recalled products that contain metals known to be toxic, click here. For Baltimore’s regulation on lead in children’s jewelry, click here.
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