[Moderator's note: See following post for explanation. Including here
in case there is general confusion about the recall. BIG]

Lead Concerns Lead To Wal-Mart Toy Recall!

Excessive Lead Levels Discovered In Stepped Up Testing!

Bentonville, Arkansas

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling toy animals because of excessive
lead levels discovered since it stepped up safety testing in August,
the Bentonville, Arkansas based retailer said Friday (10/19/2007).

http://www.wftv.com/money/14381396/detail.html

http://www.walmartfacts.com/articles/5398.aspx

The items in this voluntary withdrawal include:

Item #                 UPC           Description      Stock #
751797, 776705         7565601677    Farm Animals     01677, 1667
751822, 776721         7565601679    Dinosaurs        1679
751810, 776714         7565601678    Jungle Animals   1678
788038 (Puerto Rico)   7565601677    Farm Animals     01677
714913 (Puerto Rico)   7565601679    Dinosaurs        1679
788045 (Puerto Rico)   7565601678    Jungle Animals   1678

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According to the Wal-Mart Facts website, some of the recalled pet toys
were manufactured in Puerto Rico. In all reality, most of the recalled
pet toys were manufactured in the People's Republic Of China.
Personally, to me, this sounds like a Cover-Up and the Shifting Of
Blame!

For the Health and Safety of my kiddies, I have disposed of all of
their Chinese Wal-Mart Pet Toys! Some of my kiddies really miss their
favorite squeaky toys!

Frowns,
Arlena
Ferrets Rule My World!
Owned By The Brat Pack And The Furo Mafia!
Every Ferret Has A Song And Dance!

[Posted in FML 5767]