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In another incident involving lead paint in toys, 175,000 Curious George dolls, made by Marvel Toys, are being recalled

Many people and contractors still remain unaware of how to renovate without exposing themselves to risks from lead paint(sources cited.

China has agreed to take actions to stop using lead paint in toys bound for the United States.

Everyday a new children's item is being recalled due to lead paint from China. The biggest recall has been from Mattel and Fisher Price. Some parents have even resorted to selling these items on eBay.

Find out exactly which Mattel Barbie doll toys and accessories were recalled on September 4, 2007. Also learn how you can get those toys replaced, and according to Mattel receive "bonus pieces and parts."

Safety tips for removing lead paint. It's more dangerous and complicated than you might think.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported a recall of children's sunglasses in the U.S. It is a voluntary recall of the product due to lead. It is stated that people that own to product to using it immediately.

More children's toys are being recalled due to high levels of lead in the paints used on the toys. These latest toys are part of the growing list of children's products made in China that violate lead standards.

Came the frightening Toy Recall Scare Over the course of just a year

With the holiday season closing in on us, parents are finding less and less safe toys to purchase.

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Greenbrier International, Inc., issued a recall today

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Fisher Price, Inc., issued a recall today for Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Boats

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Jo-Ann Stores, Inc., issued a recall

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with DecoPac, Inc,

An alert went out today in the form of yet another toy recall, actually it was one of many. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with Family Dollar Stores, issued a recall today for green bucket

What some economists have called "quality fade" is said to be actually expected from a maturing economy, or a marketplace of "evolving excellence".

Mattel and other companies never thought outsourcing jobs to other countries would cost them so much.

Consumers can receive store credit from Toys "R" Us when they return this product to their local store.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ha announced the voluntary recall of four different lines of toys from different manufacturers.

Customers are called upon to stop using the sets immediately.

With almost three million toys recalled in two weeks, toy makers look to develop a new level of safety procedures to ward off concerns by parents over toys produced in China.

An explanation of lead poisoning and its consequences on our health.

Bell Racing Company has recalled its mini racing helmets due to a violation of the lead paint safety standard.

Many parents are in an uproar about all the recent toy recalls due to lead paint and other hazards. They have the right to be upset but what they may not realize is that there are many other things that have a negative effect on their child's health.

Recent toy recalls have caused many parents to wonder about the effects of lead poisoning. What follows is a discussion of the effects and symptoms of lead poisoning.

I write these words in a time when America and China seem to be having problems with each other. Lead paint, poisoned pet food. With all this finger-pointing lately, you think we've got problems? China has loads more.

If you are a parent of if you are an avid news watcher, by now you know all about the massive recall on a lot of toys because of the possibility of them being affected by lead based paint. Should parents tests other toys in the household, as well as their children for lead?

A new $12 million program will help landlords replace windows and lead paint out of Chicago homes.

Being aware of your home lead potential is the greatest way to prevent your children from lead poisoning and the harmful affects that result from it.

Holiday shopping is over, but lead in toys (and homes) remains a vital issue. One community's long-term actions offers a model for others.

A brand of children's sunglasses sold within the last year and holiday figurines on sale as recently as November are the two latest products being recalled for lead.

The First Years has voluntarily recalled some of its potty chair seats, due to a violation of federal lead safety standards.

I was astounded when I reached the stores and started finding yellow warning stickers reading "Wash hands after use. May contain lead." on the boxes of the artificial Christmas trees.

"Stuf Keepers" and "Fuzzy Bear" pencil pouches, manufactured by Raymond Geddes & Co., have been recalled for excessive lead in the paint used on the zippers.

Are you worried about buying toys this year? With all of the recent recalls of lead-tainted toys, you may be wondering which toys are safe to buy children for Christmas.

More than half (61%) of the lipsticks tested by an independent laboratory, for The Campaign For Safe Cosmetics, had detectable levels of lead.

Marvel Toys recalls Curious George stuffed dolls and Dollar General recalls childrens sunglasses for violation of the federal lead standard.

Puppet Theatres, Bookmarks, and Halloween Skull Candy Pails are the latest products to be recalled due to excessive lead leavels.

Children under six years old are at the greatest risk of lead poisoning. Learn how to protect your children from lead in their environment.

$1.4 million in federal funding will go towards reducing the hazards of lead.

An ultimate art kit sold by Toys "R" Us is being recalled for containing lead.

A lawsuit has been filed that demands that Mattel pay for children to receive lead poisoning tests.

With Mattel's recent recall of over 9 million toys our child's safety is back in the spotlight. What can you do to limit, prevent, and treat choking and lead hazards for your child?

If you have peeling paint on the outside of your house it is long overdue for some maintenance. But before you consider covering the exterior with vinyl siding, consider preserving the look of your house by removing the old exterior house paint and repainting.

Australian authorities have recently released a report stating that lead levels in children has gone up and in the U.S alone it is estimated that more than 400,000 children five years or younger have high enough lead levels in their bodies to cause concern.

Developing effective methods for screening for lead in homes remains a fiscal challenge for health departments. Learn more about childhood lead poisoning here.

It is a parent's worst nightmare. Your child rushed to the Emergency Room with a sudden illness.

According to a CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) press release, Boppy has issued a voluntary recall of some of its slipcovers made to fit over the popular crescent-shaped Boppy pillow.

Painting your home can be a pain; I will show you with easy steps how to; "Take the Pain out of Painting".

Is your home safe? The walls and water in your home could be harboring a deadly substance that could cause great danger and even death. This substance enters the bloodstream and inhibits the productions of hemoglobin.