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Lip Gloss Recalled By Markwins

Beauty products may have risk of lead exposure

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By: Jamie Matusow

Editor-in-Chief

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 75,000 Markwins lip gloss keychains.

The metal clasp attached to the keychain contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The products were sold at
 Rite Aid, Kmart, Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart Stores nationwide during October 2008 for about $1.

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