U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Around 87,000 Disney-themed children’s clothing sets were recalled after the textile ink used for printing the items contained levels of lead exceeding federal limits.
The toxic chemical was found on nine kid-friendly designs that were distributed by the Bentex Group to stores nationwide like T.J. Maxx, DD’s/Ross, Burlington, Army & Air Force Exchange Service, and online through Amazon. The companies in the coalition produce play wear and layette for babies and toddlers that are character-licensed.
According to the recall notice the garments that posed a risk of lead poisoning were distributed between August 2022 and November 2021. If lead is ingested by children, it can cause serious health problems.
The Bentex Group advises consumers to remove the items immediately from their children. They can then use the batch numbers or the neck label printed on the garment to check if it is part of the recall.
If there is a risk, the brand will offer a full refund.
The brand issued a public apology and asked consumers to check if their items were affected.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced in May plans to reduce the lead content in fruit juices to help children avoid further exposure.
FDA proposed lowering the limit to 10 ppb with apple juice and 20 for all other juices. The FDA stated that this would result in a 46 per cent reduction in lead exposure from apple juice for children and a 19 percent decrease in lead exposure from all juices.