After the high-profile recalls of millions of lead-contaminated toys last year, a watchdog group said Wednesday that its tests found fewer toys with high levels of chemicals in them this year. But about a third of the toys tested still contained a worrisome level of chemicals. ...more

December 4, 2008

A variety of consumer and advocacy resources emerged in the wake of massive toy and jewelry recalls. These, in addition to government sites, offer assistance, advice and opportunities to advocate for new laws. ...more

December 9, 2007

Tests on more than 1,200 children's products, most of them still on store shelves, found that 35 percent contain lead - many with levels far above the federal recall standard used for lead paint. ...more

December 6, 2007