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Question from Jenny

Hi Debra,

We recently found some barrettes on line for my daughter. After they came in the mail I found out they were made in Malaysia. They are simple clip barrettes that have white paint on them. Is there any way I can ensure they are safe?

Thank you,

Jenny

Debra’s Answer

I would say they are probably fine. There may be heavy metals in the paint, but there’s no way for you to know.

If you are concerned, don’t use them.

If you want to use them, know that they are a very tiny exposure in comparison to other things you should be concerned about, like fluoride in tap water and pesticides in food, and formaldehyde in bedsheets.

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