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Recall Notice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 20, 2012
Wooden and bone rattle lead (Pb) hazard
Rattles made of wood and bone and sold by the Oneida Museum have been found to contain lead shot. Lead is a well-known hazard that was banned in 1978 from paint, products marketed to children, and in dishes or cookware (CDC).
Product: Wood and bone rattles
Sold by: Oneida Nation Museum
Hazard: “Rattle” is produced by loose lead shot in the bone section.
Incidents/Injuries: Report of fine black dust from lead shot, leaking from the bone rattle section onto the wooden handle
Remedy: In the short term, immediately take the rattles away from children and place in a ziplock bag. Store the bag in safe place until further recall notice.
Questions, please contact the Environmental Health & Safety Division at (920) 869-1600.