The state of New York has filed a lawsuit against the Target and Walmart, as well as LaRose Industries, alleging the sale of lead-contaminated toys with nearly 10 times more than legal level of lead allowed by federal standards.
According to the New York Attorney General's Office, Walmart, Target and importer LaRose Industries violated state laws after testing showed "Cra-Z-Jewelz" sold by the retailers and imported by LaRose, contained more than the 100 parts per million over the federal limit. The Cra-Z-Jewlez jewelry-making kits tested by the Attorney General's Office and retested by the Consumer ...