Wal-Marts Toxic Miley Cyrus Jewelry: Are You Worried ((FULL))
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Wal-Martâs Toxic Miley Cyrus Jewelry: Are you worried
If you are a fan of Miley Cyrus and have bought her jewelry from Wal-Mart, you might want to check the label. The Associated Press reported that Wal-Mart has pulled an entire line of Miley Cyrus-brand necklaces and bracelets from its shelves after tests found that they contained high levels of cadmium, a toxic metal that can cause kidney failure, bone loss and cancer.
The jewelry, which was made in China and sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide, was part of a collection designed by Max Azria for the 17-year-old Hannah Montana star. The AP tested 61 samples of the jewelry and found that 59 of them contained at least 5 percent cadmium by weight, with 53 of them measuring 10 percent or higher.
Cadmium is not dangerous if the jewelry is simply worn, but it can pose a serious health risk if children bite or suck on it, as many tend to do. Cadmium can also leach out of the jewelry over time and contaminate the skin or the environment.
Wal-Mart said it received test results in February showing cadmium in the Miley Cyrus jewelry, as well as in an unrelated line of bracelet charms, but continued selling them until May. The company said it has since implemented stricter testing standards for its suppliers and will remove any products that fail to meet them.
However, some consumer advocates and lawmakers have criticized Wal-Mart for not acting sooner and for not recalling the jewelry that has already been sold. They have also called for federal regulations to limit or ban cadmium in children's jewelry, as there are currently no such rules in place.
So what can you do if you have bought or received any of the toxic jewelry The AP suggests that you stop wearing it immediately and dispose of it safely. You can also contact Wal-Mart for more information or file a complaint with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
And if you are still looking for some Miley Cyrus merchandise, you might want to stick to her CDs or DVDs instead.
Unfortunately, the problem of cadmium in jewelry is not limited to children's products. The Associated Press also reported that some jewelry items sold for adults at major retailers such as Ross, Nordstrom Rack and Papaya contained up to 100 percent cadmium. These items were not tested for how much cadmium they might release when worn, but experts warned that they could pose a long-term exposure risk.
Unlike lead, which has been banned or restricted in many consumer products, cadmium is not regulated in jewelry in the United States. Some states, such as California and Connecticut, have enacted laws to limit cadmium in children's jewelry, but there are no federal standards or rules for adult jewelry. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a guidance that recommends that children's jewelry should not contain more than 0.03 percent cadmium by weight, but this is not legally binding.
Some industry groups and manufacturers have voluntarily adopted standards or testing methods to ensure the safety of their jewelry products. For example, the Fashion Jewelry and Accessories Trade Association (FJATA) has developed a testing protocol that measures how much cadmium is released from jewelry when it is exposed to a simulated stomach acid. The protocol sets a limit of 0.1 micrograms of cadmium per square centimeter of jewelry surface area.
However, some consumer advocates and health experts argue that voluntary measures are not enough to protect consumers from the dangers of cadmium in jewelry. They urge the federal government to adopt mandatory regulations that would apply to all jewelry sold in the country, regardless of the age group or the source of the product. They also advise consumers to be cautious and avoid buying cheap or imported jewelry that may contain high levels of cadmium or other toxic metals. aa16f39245