Ingesting lead can harm your nervous system. Ingesting cadmium can result in kidney failure.

Reduce your chance of exposure!Do not allow jewelry in mouth • Wash hands after handling

Is YourJewelry

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Is YourJewelry

?High levels of toxic metals such as lead and cadmium have been found in children’s and adult’s costume jewelry sold at some retailers in Oakland.

RETAILERS: If you sell children’s and adult jewelry and accessories, you must comply with the California Metal-Containing Jewelry Law (visit https://tinyurl.com/yawoqrl3) or be subject to fines.

For more information, including the latest news, information on the metals in jewelry law, and photos of toxic jewelry identified by DTSC, visit dtsc.ca.gov/leadinJewelry.cfm or call 1-800-72-TOXIC.

Department of ToxicSubstances Control