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Protect our children from toxic toys
By Gregg SmallSeattle Times August 23, 2007
Seattle Times opinion piece on toxic toys written by Executive Director Gregg Small
Over the past several months, millions of popular toys have been
recalled because of high levels of lead, a highly toxic element,
especially for children. Thomas the Train, Dora the Explorer and some
Sesame Street toys were among those recalled.
A recent headline from The Seattle Times perhaps said it best: "Recalls prompt parents to ask: Is any toy safe?" Sadly, it is a very good question.
