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Over 20 million Chinese toys recalled this year

Submitted by Eran Lillestrand (not verified)

March 14, 2008

Over 20 million toys from China were recalled this year because of lead and other hazards.

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“Toxic Trade: Globalization and the Safety of the American Consumer,” Institute for America’s Future, 30 October 2007

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Toxic Trade

Globalizatiion and the Safety of the American Consumer

By Eric Lotke, Christopher Rasmussen, Alex Carter, Robert L. Borosage
Campaign for America's Future

October 30th, 2007

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