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Global News
01-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Thousands of kids' jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada
Health Canada is issuing a recall for thousands of pieces of children's jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content found in them, the agency said in a recall notice. The first recall involves Dckazz Stitch and Scrump Best Friends Necklace. The metallic blue and pink pendant necklaces are sold on Amazon as a pair in a plastic bag with serial number X004D46BNP, Health Canada said. reported that 6,682 units of the necklaces were sold in Canada from May 2023 to March 2025, however, no injuries have been reported and Amazon has removed these items from sale online. Get weekly health news Receive the latest medical news and health information delivered to you every Sunday. Sign up for weekly health newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the jewellery contains lead in excess of allowable limits,' the notice said. The second alert involves SUZUTOY Charm Bracelet Making Kit for Girls, for children over four years old. The arts and craft kit contains various beads and pendants, adjustable bracelets, hair clips, keychains and rope necklaces. Story continues below advertisement 'Hello Princess' and 'You Are My Little Princess Beautiful' are written on the pink gift box. Amazon said 9,800 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from August 2023 to April 2025. No injuries have been reported so far and the product has been removed from online sale. Lead and cadmium are highly toxic, especially to children, Health Canada is warning. According to the agency, a range of serious health effects have been associated with exposure to lead and cadmium, including anemia, vomiting, diarrhea, serious brain injury, convulsions, coma, and effects related to the liver, kidneys, heart and immune system. In extreme cases, there have been deaths. Health Canada is asking consumers with the affected products to immediately take the jewelry away from children and dispose of them according to municipal hazardous waste guidelines. Consumers can also report any injuries or other health and safety incidents on its Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
Toronto Star
29-04-2025
- Health
- Toronto Star
Nearly 10,000 units of children's jewelry sold on Amazon.ca recalled over excessive lead
Health Canada is recalling children's jewelry sold on after the agency's testing showed excessive levels of lead. The recall concerns the SUZUTOY charm bracelet-making kit for girls, an arts and craft kit containing beads and pendants, adjustable bracelets, hair clips, a keychain and necklaces, the agency said in an online notice. 'Hello Princess' and 'You Are My Little Princess Beautiful' is written on the pink gift box, Health Canada added. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The affected jewelry should 'immediately' be taken from children and disposed of in compliance with municipal hazardous waste guidelines, Health Canada said. No injuries or incidents related to the affected products were reported in Canada as of Monday, the agency added. reported 9,800 units of the affected products were sold in the country between August 2023 and April 2025. Health Canada said the products have been removed from 's online storefront, and the agency has contacted the third-party seller. Buying consumer products online can have risks, the agency added, pointing to its safety guidelines for shopping online. Under national regulations, it's illegal to import, advertise or sell jewelry that contains more than 90 mg/kg total lead when the items appeal mainly to children under 15. 'Lead and cadmium are highly toxic, especially to children,' Health Canada added, noting serious health effects include brain injury, coma, damage to the liver, kidneys, heart, immune system and in extreme cases, death.
