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Cadmium: Is Your Child's Jewelry Safe?

High levels of cadmium were recently found in some children's jewelry manufactured in China and sold to United States retailers. Cadmium is a highly toxic metal and known carcinogen. Research shows it is linked to developmental problems in children including learning disabilities.

With the banning of lead based toys were banned in 2008, toy manufacturers have started using cadmium instead. According to Associated Press reports, cadmium can be more dangerous than lead causing cancer, kidney problems, and brittle bones with direct exposure. Exposure can occur if children suck, bite, or swallow the jewelry.

Bruce A. Fowler with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention equates the toxic metal to poison.

How can you protect your child from cadmium poisoning? Parents are urged not to buy cheap metal jewelry and to safely discard any dangerous jewelry you already have. Wal-Mart and Claire's have already taken down the dangerous jewelry from their shelves.

If your child has been injured due to cadmium consumption, you can find answers to many of your most pressing questions on our website. You can also protect yourself by downloading our FREE book, "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim, How You Can Escape The Personal Injury Trap, The Ultimate Guide to Personal Injury Cases in Missouri and Kansas." For more information, use our "Just Ask" feature, live chat, or call for your FREE consultation with no obligation. Contact Roswold Law Group at 816-471-5111.