Product Details
| Product name | Children’s Picnic Sets |
| Description | The children’s plastic picnic sets are contained in clear bags. The clear bag reads “AUSTRALIA” in multicolored lettering, “Down Under” in blue lettering, and has an illustration of a koala bear face. The bag has a pink strap and piping. The picnic set inside the bag consists of four blue cups; four light blue bowls; four small, purple plates; four red plates with the bear illustration; and a set of cutlery. |
| Problem | The paint on the bag contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavior problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. |
| Distribution | Sold in Mervyn’s stores nationwide |
| Company | Mervyn’s California, of Hayward, California; (800) 637-8967 |
| Dates sold | April 2000 through May 2000 |
| Date posted | 12/28/2001 |
