Oct 28, 2007

How to find safe toys for the holidaysBy Mark ChediakOrlandoSentinel.com

Carla Fischer was on the hunt for toys.

As she roamed the aisles of an Orange County Wal-Mart, Fischer spied a Hot Wheels white monster truck — a must-have Christmas gift for her 6-year-old son, Zeb.

“It’s made in China,” she said after a quick inspection.

“I’m just concerned about that, because lots of things that are being recalled are from China right now.”

Since this summer, millions of Chinese-made toys have been recalled for lead-based paint and other potential dangers — signaling that all may not be well in Santa’s workshop this year.

With recalls expected to continue deep into the holiday season, parents may be wondering: “What’s safe to buy now?”

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