Testing of thousands of children’s toys has revealed that the toys have been tainted with asbestos. Common household products and children’s toys have been tested by an asbestos awareness group, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). These toys are being sold throughout the country. The children’s toys in question include the following:

• CSI: Fingerprint Examination Kit
• Ja Ru Toy Clay
• Art Skills’ Clay Bucket

Additional household products that contain asbestos include:

• Scotch High Performance and All Weather Duct tapes
• DAP Crack Shot Spackling Paste
• DAP 33 Window Glazing and Gardner Leak Stopper

Despite the strict federal regulations that are set in place in order to protect children from hazardous products, these toys still contain asbestos, sometimes in trace amounts. Parents often assume that products marketed to children will be safe, but the ADAO has proven that children are at risk for serious illnesses.

Results of Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos exposure has been linked with serious illnesses, including asbestosis and mesothelioma cancer. Children are at a high risk for developing serious illnesses as a result of asbestos exposure since they are not always aware that the dust they are inhaling is toxic.

Mesothelioma cancer can develop over time as the body attempts to repair the damage made by the asbestos. Asbestos fibers are very small and when they are inhaled, the body reacts by encasing the fibers in protein. These encased fibers may then become lodged in the lining of the lungs, which causes inflammation and scarring. Over time, the inflammation and scarring may lead to mesothelioma. 

Mesothelioma cancer is a rare form of lung cancer that is often fatal since there is no known cure for the disease.

If a Child is Exposed to Asbestos

Mesothelioma cancer and asbestosis can cause devastation to children who have been exposed to asbestos. If you believe that your child has been exposed, it is imperative that you seek medical attention immediately in order to help determine a course of treatment that will help to deter the onset of a serious disease. If a child is left untreated after asbestos exposure, they are at risk for developing mesothelioma cancer years later.

Asbestos exposure as a result of tainted products is preventable. After seeking medical attention, it may be advisable to seek the assistance of a mesothelioma cancer attorney who will be able to help assess a proper course of action for your particular case.

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