Miley Cyrus Jewelry Pulled From Wal-Mart Shelves
Wal-Mart announced yesterday that they were pulling the entire line of Miley Cyrus brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests performed for The Associated Press found the jewelry contained high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.
Cadmium exposure can lead to bone softening and kidney failure. It is also a known carcinogen, and research suggests that it can, like lead, hinder brain development in children. The same children that are wearing this crappy jewelry. It’s not dangerous if simply worn, but can be incredibly dangerous if chewed or sucked on.
Which is what children do to their jewelry.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has known about the cadmium since February, and chose to keep selling items. They state that the necklaces and bracelets are not intended for children, but that “it is possible that a few younger consumers may seek it out in stores.”
Yeah. It’s possible.
Source: Wal-Mart pulls jewelry over cadmium [Yahoo News]
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