The hazards of superheroes and their friends
Posted: 04 May 2005
New tests reveal toys have highest levels of toxic chemicals
Barbie and Superman dolls can be toxic playthings, according to the results of tests commissioned by Greenpeace Italy. Gender-bending hazardous chemicals that build up in the environment and in our bodies were found at their highest levels in everyday articles designed for children and babies.
New test results commissioned by Greenpeace reveal that consumer goods aimed at children and babies contained the highest levels of toxic substances, out of a shopping basket of everyday articles. Dolls Spiderman flip 'n zip and Mattel's Barbie Fashion Fever contained high levels of phthalates, according to the tests.
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