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Eyewitness News

Market: Minneapolis/St. Paul DMA: 15
TV Station: KSTP-TV Affiliation: ABC
Start Time: 10/29/08 10:13:08 PM End Time: 10/29/08 10:14:57 PM

Audience Number: 147,957 Ad Value: $ 1,307


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emily is talking about the led in the makeup that she just bought. In target, we found several makeup companies that have lead inside of its makeup. Dr. Carolyn, a pediatrician in fairview children's clinic, tells us although sled very dangerous, especially to children, small amounts of lead exposure over a short period of time should not be a problem. If it's going to be on for a couple of hours, kids aren't going to get it in their mouths. The risks would be very minimal in this case. In that case. Target tells us despite the warning lands, all of their make newspaper all of their stores complies with federal guidelines regarding lead. In a statement, target says the statement of the safety of our zbests a top priority in target. The label states that certain chemicals may be present but exist in low amounts which are below federal safety element elements limits. Some think the chemicals shouldn't be there in the first place. To me it's upsetting. It's unnecesary. That the point in time, we can create the same product without unnecessary components. Doctors say the best advice if you wear costume makeup, wash it off as soon as possible in st. Paul, chris o'connel, 5 eyewitness news. New safety questions about a chemical found in many plastics including babyottles. Two months ago, the f.d.a. Said the chemical, bpa is safe at current levels. A group of heat experts fired by hired by the f.d.a.o review the work says it's not true. The panel says f.d.a.