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Last week news came from the U.S. Product Safety Commission, as they announced that U.S. subsidiaries of Japanese retailer Daiso, had agreed to pay a $2 million  penalty upon accusations they imported lead-tainted toys and dangerous children’s products. The companies based in California and Washington will not be able to import children’s products until they prove them to be safe. 

 CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said, “This landmark agreement for an injunction sets a precedent for any firm attempting to distribute hazardous products to our nation’s children.  We are committed to the safety of children’s products and we will use the full force of our enforcement powers to prevent the sale of harmful products.” With this fine, Daiso has initiated a new product quality and safety program.

Lead is a dangerous substance for young children.  Young children and babies are more susceptible to the dangers of lead poisoning  because they frequently put their fingers and hands into their mouths. Young children’s bodies also absorb more lead because they are growing and their brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects. When lead poisoning is not detected early, children can suffer: brain damage  and nervous system damage, headaches, behavior and learning problems,  slowed growth and hearing problems.

If you suspect there is  lead in your home or that your family has been exposed to lead, have their lead levels measured with a simple blood test.

If your child suffered an accident or an injury because of the negligence of another person, contact our Florida Child Injury lawyer for a FREE consultation @ 1-888-340-0840.

The holiday season is upon us.  As we shop for our children, we always have to keep safety in mind.

 Some positive information has recently been released…the amount of lead in children’s toys has been steadily decreasing over the last three years.  The rationale is that consumer pressure is influencing this change. 

Despite this positive news, HealthyStuff.org, a not-for-profit dedicated to product safety, found that 1 out of 3 toys tested, contained one or more harmful chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury.  To get a complete list of the toys that tested with high amounts of lead, please visit HealthyStuff.org.  For some tips on shopping for safe toys, check out KidsHealth.org.

 The Dodson Law Firm wishes everyone a very safe Holiday Season.