Fisher-Price recalls a million lead covered toys

Ah lead, the bane of Superman and knocking engines. The Mayo Clinic has this to say on lead-Lead is toxic to many of your tissues and enzymes. Children are more susceptible to lead poisoning because lead can accumulate in their nervous system as they grow and develop. Death by lead poisoning is uncommon, but dangerous levels of lead in children may cause serious health problems, including lower intelligence and poor school performance.Mattel, Inc., the parent company of Fisher-Price, has followed the mad rush to China to save production costs and make a bigger profit. As always and ever in business,…

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