Prop 65 warning on Barbie toys?

Answer 1

A Prop 65 warning on a Barbie toy, or any toy, means that the consumer must be notified of the toxic content regarding the toy as disclosed by the producer of the toy. The "Prop 65" refers to the State of California, Proposition 65 that forces manufacturers to disclose to California consumers that a component of the toy contains substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm to those who are exposed to it. You should wash hands after use and before eating after playing and pieces should not be put in the mouth.

This warning is usually found on lead containing items, like Christmas light strings, ceramics, pottery, and stained glass.

Personally, I am outraged that Barbie is such a Chinese manufacturing sell out that now our daughters, you know, the ones responsible for ultimately giving birth to the next generation of their customers, are exposed to toxic levels of lead that may cause them reproductive harm by their own standards.

Way to go Mattel.