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The issue of lead in toys has gotten quite a bit of coverage in the media.  But the problem of Toxic Trade goes far beyond toxics in toys. 

As many as 450,000 passenger tires made in China were recalled because of a blowout risk.  The defective tires may be linked to at least one fatal car crash. 

Over the counter drugs made in India and China that were not approved for human consumption have made their way onto shelves in the US. 

Hollow Structural Steel imported from China that’s used in the construction of skyscrapers and power plants has been called into question by construction firms and industry organizations for allegedly failing to meet mechanical specifications. 

As many as 295,000 sets of malfunctioning car fuses from China were recalled because they could cause damage to electrical systems in automobiles. 

Counterfeit circuit breakers that were manufactured in China and installed in homes in the US had to be recalled when it was discovered that they may create a deadly fire hazard. 

Several popular models of office furniture produced in China were recalled after collapsing on consumers. 

Counterfeit car brake pads made of kitty litter and sawdust made in China made it onto the shelves of auto parts stores in the US. 

FDA inspectors found prunes tinted with unsafe chemical dyes, frozen breaded shrimp preserved with cancer causing antibiotics, poisons in swordfish, and juices and fruits that could only be described by inspectors as ‘filthy.’  Unfortunately, the FDA only inspects about 1% of regulated imports, so it is likely that thousands of other unsafe foods made it onto supermarket shelves in the US.

Protect our Families—Toxic Trade Kills

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