…the coating on these Favor Set of pencils contains a high amount of lead. The sets have been recalled under Canada’s Hazardous Products Act, but if your kids are using these pencils, Health Canada advises you to take them away immediately.
Surprise, surprise…they were manufactured in China.
Apparently, there is no risk associated with holding and writing with these pencils, but the risk comes from putting the pencils in one’s mouth. Get this: if your child has sucked on one of these pencils, you’re advised to have your child’s blood checked for lead poisoning.
I hate to contribute to a culture of fear, but man…is anything safe these days?
(See also: Effects of Lead on Human Health.)
