United States: Consumers' Group Insists Many Toys Still Dangerous To Children.

Section: General News - Dangerous toys - many containing toxic chemicals - are still being found in U.S. stores according to an environmental and public interest research group. In its 25th annual report, the group points at dangers for children in the toys their parents buy. While the government's agency for Consumer product safety shares these concerns, the toy industry denies the accusations.

After 25 years of research, more than 130 toy recalls and much legal action, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group says toy safety is still a serious issue. The group's latest study, recently released in Washington, cites issues ranging from toxic paints, to toxic chemicals used in …