Melissa & Doug Toy Recalls

November 22, 2008 · Print This Article

Melissa & Doug, the toy maker, has a few recalls going on, at least in Canada. The stacking train, showed to the right has been recalled in Canada for containing high levels of barium. According to Health Canada, barium can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps and more severe symptoms. The train is recommended for age 2 and up, which makes that rather scary as two-year-olds are still prone to putting things in their mouth, whether only their hands.

Barium contamination is a new one that I haven’t heard of before that, and I have to say, I’m surprised that Melissa & Doug toys are being affected, as

I believed them to have a good reputation for making quality toys. Many of Melissa & Doug’s toys are made in China.

Health Canada additionally recalled a Melissa & Doug geometric stacker back in August. As far as I know, these toys have not been recalled here in the U.S. yet. For more data see the Health Canada recalls here and here.

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[Source] Patricia Mayville-Cox

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