Lead in Purses and Wallets
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Center for Environmental Health filed a lawsuit alleging high levels of lead have been found in dozens of vinyl and faux leather women’s handbags, purses and wallets purchased from Bay Area outlets of major retailers. Full report.
“Purses and other accessories found with high lead levels were purchased from major retailers, including Target, WalMart, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Sears, JC Penney’s, Ross, and other Bay Area stores… Brands found with high lead levels include Nine West, xhilaration (a Target store brand), Rosetti and several others. CEH initiated legal action against the retailers and accessory makers today for violating Proposition 65. ”
So be careful when you are shopping and be thankful we have watch dogs looking out for our health.
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August 19th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
I was just reading about this the other day. Sometimes you just never think of things like this until someone gets sick or worse. From what I am reading these were imports from overseas. It pays to research what you are purchasing before handing over your money. Thanks for the post and the update.
September 25th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Beware of Matt & nat products, I used to work there and got severe headaches and regularly sick. I’m pretty sure it’s because of the content of the materials because amazingly I feel 1000% times better the day I left. besides, there is no such thing as vegan leather, that is just ridiculous…