Dangerous Chemicals Found in Souvenirs

Dangerous Chemicals Found in Souvenirs 

According to one environment watchdog group, high levels of toxic metals (including lead) can be found in many gifts and souvenirs that are being sold to tourists in the Philippines. That group, Ecowaste Coalition, tested hundreds of products and found dangerous chemicals in many products in the cities of Manila, Davao, Cebu, and Baguio.

Many of the items tested showed high levels of lead, and other toxic metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and mercury.