High Levels of Lead in Vinyl Lunchboxes

[robinb]

{Cross-posted on the Community Board}

There are still high levels of lead in some children's vinyl lunch boxes according to the Center for Environmental Health: http://www.cehca.org/lunchboxes.htm . The problem was initially exposed last year, but it appears that some lunch boxes are still unsafe.

It appears that some lunch box manufacturers are new including a label saying they are "Lead Free" or "Ultra Safe". I just looked up my DD's new lunch box made by Arctic Zone (www.http://www.californiainnovations.com/index2.html) and it appears to be OK according to the manufacturer.

I am usually not one to panic about things, but my DD had high lead levels in her blood as a baby due to our water.

 

[dhcoffey]

I learned about that on the CB a few weeks ago and was thankful I did. The lunchbox I got for DD13 was labeled that it was safe and lead free. I think it's the same one you have for your DD. I couldn't get the page to load, though.

Thanks again!!

 

[robinb]

I'm sorry that I resposted something from just a few weeks ago! I did a search and nothing came up for this year, only 2005.

 

[mamato2princesses]

Thank you!! I'm glad you posted. I didn't see the other post, as I am new to this site. I just finished ordering one for each of my girls.

 

[vhoffman]

Thanks for the warning, Im going to look into it. I wonder if those plastic water bottles have lead, too?

 

[minniebeth]

Yikes, who would have ever thought? Yes, the water bottles and thermoses make you wonder too! Thanks for the info!

 

[dhcoffey]

I'm sorry that I resposted something from just a few weeks ago! I did a search and nothing came up for this year, only 2005.

No, no, I didn't mean it like that at all. I'm glad it's still out there for parents to know about. I'm like you, it's very important.