THE EcoWaste Coalition on Friday said it had detected high levels of lead in stainless steel water jugs and tumblers for children.
It said the tests were done on products bought from stores in Caloocan, Manila and Quezon City, as well as from online sellers, one week before the opening of school year 2024-2025.The tests showed that out of 20 samples analyzed, eight failed the lead limit of 90 parts per million . The other 12 samples tested negative for lead.'Five of these samples contained dangerously high levels of lead in excess of 10,000 ppm, and one of them had over 100,000 ppm lead.
None of these products provided lead hazard warnings,' the group said in a statement.It added that the lead on surface coatings of water jugs was 'very disturbing,' as it will break over time with repeated use.'The lead on the paint may end up being ingested by the user, especially by a child who is unaware of the health risk. Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health problems,' the group said.
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