As if being a parent weren't already laden with worries and considerations: Parental controls on the television and internet don't hold a candle to this report summarizing a massive recall by Mattel toys. They recalled almost 1 million Chinese-made toys because they may contain lead. Eighty-three types of toys are on the list, including popular characters such as Elmo, Big Bird, Dora and Diego.


Tips for parents include: A home lead test and getting your child's blood tested for lead at least once a year.
What's a parent to do? What's a company to do?
On this consumer relations answer center page for Mattel, there are steps to follow to determine if toys in your toybox might include lead and actions to take if any prove suspicious.
So what do you do if your Elmo Tub Sub toy that your child has been splashing around with is suddenly a fear for your little one's safety? Here's what they have to say: Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product)..
Now, maybe I'm a hysteric, but doesn't this all seem a bit too calm and collected? This is about children ingesting lead! And where is the apology? And the extra mile? Where is that?
Here's the warning in red on the site: Lead is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects. Ya think?
Is anyone else amazed and shocked that there is not more outrage and action over this?