[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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 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]