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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.