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Product name Crayons
Description Certain crayons imported from China by Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, California, sold in a plastic box, bearing the labels “12 Jumbo Crayons,” “Made in China,” and “Non-Toxic.” The crayons are approximately 6 inches long and about half an inch thick. 
Problem The yellow and orange color crayons contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or chew on the crayons. While other sources such as lead paint are major causes of lead poisoning, it is important to eliminate other contributors to lead poisoning, such as these crayons. 
Distribution Concord Enterprises sold approximately 430 cases 
Company Imported from China by Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, California 
Dates sold 1994 
Date posted 12/31/2001 
 

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