Penn State Ag Sciences Newsline -- September 18, 2007
Unsafe toys mean parents must be vigilant (:49)
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Suggested Intro:
THE RECENT HEADLINES OF TOYS BEING RECALLED BY MAJOR COMPANIES HAVE MANY PARENTS WONDERING WHAT'S SAFE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. A CHILD CARE EXPERT WITH PENN STATE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SAYS A WATCHFUL EYE CAN KEEP KIDS SAFE. GARY ABDULLAH HAS THE STORY:
Story:
(:10) INTERNATIONAL TOY MANUFACTURERS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN CAUGHT USING LEAD-BASED PAINTS ON TOYS INTENDED FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS -- AN UNSAFE PRACTICE THAT COULD LEAD TO LEAD POISONING.
(:10) NANCY WILSON, A SPECIALIST FOR PENN STATE'S BETTER KID CARE PROGRAM, SAYS YOUR EYES CAN'T DISTINGUISH LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM SAFE FORMULATIONS, SO YOUR BEST BET IS TO STAY INFORMED WHEN IT COMES TO DANGEROUS TOYS:
Wilson Actuality:
(:17) "THE MANUFACTURERS AND THE STORES ARE COOPERATING TO PULL THEM OFF THE SHELVES, BUT IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO BE AWARE OF WHAT'S GOING ON AND MAKE SURE THAT THE TOYS THEY ARE PURCHASING ARE SAFE AND ALSO TO CHECK OUT THE RECALLED ITEMS TO MAKE SURE THEY DON'T HAVE ANY OF THOSE AT HOME."
(:12) WILSON SAYS YOU CAN CHECK THE LATEST U-S CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION'S LIST OF TOY RECALLS ONLINE AT W-W-W DOT C-P-S-C DOT GOV. FROM PENN STATE, I'M GARY ABDULLAH.
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