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...Health Canada found the widespread presence of phthalates in these children's items, despite a decade-long voluntary ban in North America.
According to the test results released to Postmedia News under access-to-information legislation, three-quarters (54 of 72) of soft plastic toys and other items for young children contained up to 39.9 per cent by weight of PVC...
Full article By Sarah Schmidt, Postmedia News/ Vancouver Sun