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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
CPSC issues warning for "My Baby Soother" pacifiers
CPSC issues warning for "My Baby Soother" pacifiers
The CPSC is warning parents to stop using "My Baby Soother" pacifiers. The distributor, T&L Trading, has refused to recall the pacifiers. The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards because the nipples can separate from the base easily, posing a choking hazard to infants and toddlers.

The “My Baby Soother” pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a blue, pink, red, white, or yellow heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. The nipple is made of either silicon or latex. The pacifier package has the words “My Baby Soother” printed on the top and a picture of a baby on the background.

About 16,500 pacifiers were sold at grocery stores, delis, and discount stores in Bronx, Brooklyn, Broadway, and Coney Island, New York from August 2007 through July 2009 for about $1.