From the use of lead in children’s jewelry because of their toxicity have excluded some Chinese manufacturers have been substituting the most dangerous heavy metal cadmium in the sparkling charm bracelets and pendants are sold and polished in the United States, the Associated Press investigation shows.

The most contaminated piece of laboratory tests for the AP analyzed contain a surprising 91 percent by weight contain cadmium. The content of cadmium contamination of other little things, all at the regional or national chains and franchises by 89 percent, 86 percent and 84 percent by weight of purchased and tested. The test showed that some elements increase slightly on the heavy metal, new worries about the extent of exposure of children.

A spokesman for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regulates children’s products, said Tuesday that the agency opened an investigation “and” willingness to act, as soon as possible in order to protect the safety of the children. “

Cadmium is a known carcinogen. How can carry that hamper the development of the brain in very young children, according to recent studies.

Children should not simply swallow, an element to be exposed to – can be persistent, low-level doses of regularly sucking or biting jewelry with a high content of cadmium.

In order to assess the prevalence of cadmium in children’s jewelry, organizes WP laboratory tests of 103 items in New York, Ohio, Texas and California acquired. All but one were purchased in November or December.

Source: yahoo.com

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