MORE ON: Tainted Jewelry

Spotlight: Health and Welfare

React & Act: Why should I be concerned about lead in jewelry?

January 4, 2012, 2:00 PM
It's against the law in California to make, ship or sell jewelry that contains dangerous levels of lead. Read more frequently asked questions here. + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Law will allow fines for all lead-tainted jewelry

October 11, 2011, 12:05 AM
California has imposed fines on retailers and suppliers that sell lead-tainted jewelry since 2007, but because of a provision in state law, dozens of companies have not had to pay. Come January, under a bill Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law last week, all violations of the state's jewelry... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Lead-tainted jewelry item found at flea market

October 20, 2010, 12:05 AM
Every Sunday, the Richmond Flea Market hosts more than 5,000 people looking for good bargains and cheap eats. From jumbles of clothes to miscellaneous computer parts, live chickens and puppies, shoppers can find just about anything – including jewelry. Earlier this month, I reported that... + read more
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California Watch tests new way to engage readers with lead-jewelry project

October 5, 2010, 12:25 AM
Make a difference. Innovate. Engage communities. That’s what we’re trying to do at California Watch. Our ultimate goal is to produce high-impact stories that prompt change, serve the public and reach audiences in new ways.   So we are especially proud of our story... + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

VIDEO: Second, California Watch sends items with highest levels to lab

October 2, 2010, 1:32 PM
Items that exhibited high lead levels during an initial screening at the Center for Environmental Health were sent to Forensic Analytical Laboratory in Hayward for testing. All six items that screened high in the first round, tested high for lead at the lab. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

VIDEO: First, California Watch screens items for lead

October 2, 2010, 1:32 PM
California Watch reporters bought 30 items at Rainbow Apparel stores in the Bay Area. The Oakland-based Center for Environmental Health performed initial screens for lead. The group regularly performs lead screenings for the state attorney general. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

State repeatedly cites national retailer for selling lead-tainted jewelry

October 2, 2010, 11:45 AM
As Americans consume more and more products from China and other countries with weaker consumer safety regulations, the case of Rainbow Apparel shows how persistent the problem of lead contamination can be and how, in turn, consumers may never know if their trinkets are safe. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

GRAPHIC: The top six jewelry items with the highest lead levels

October 2, 2010, 11:08 AM
Rainbow Apparel has been cited repeatedly for selling lead-tainted jewelry, resulting in five warning notices from the state in a span of 16 months. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Testing jewelry for lead hazards

October 2, 2010, 11:07 AM
California Watch screened 30 pieces of jewelry for lead. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

California Watch offers free testing to screen for lead in jewelry

October 2, 2010, 11:06 AM
California Watch is performing lead screening events + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Rainbow's history of violations

October 2, 2010, 10:42 AM
Rainbow Apparel has been issued five warning notices by the state for selling lead-tainted jewelry. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

SLIDE SHOW: Results of 30 items tested by California Watch

October 2, 2010, 9:58 AM
California Watch tested jewelry for lead. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

SLIDE SHOW: Attorney general's office finds high levels of lead

October 2, 2010, 9:58 AM
The California attorney general's office finds high levels of lead in jewelry sold throughout the state. + read more
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Data: Health and Welfare

Rainbow has 35 California stores impacted by lead violation notices (map)

October 2, 2010, 9:01 AM
The attorney general has issued five violation notices against Rainbow Apparel stores and its 5-7-9 locations in California for repeatedly selling jewelry with lead levels that exceed legal limits. Find the store locations here. + read more
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