Subjects:
Health Alerts
Topics:
teeth
Products recalled due to risk of lead exposure
The following products are being recalled because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Product: “Ugly Teeth” party favors
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y.
Description: The fake teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold in packages of 8.
Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.
Remedy: Return the teeth to the place where purchased for a refund.
Contact: Call 800-335-7585 or visit www.amscan.com.
Copyright © 2007 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
2007