Hannah Montana Causes Lead Poisoning?

A number of Hannah Montana-branded merchandise has been highlighted as potentially causing lead poisoning risk to young fans in a report by the Center for Environmental Health.

The Disney character, played by teen sensation Miley Cyrus, has had her name printed on items including the Girls Rock and Undercover Pop Star backpacks, the Secret Star wallet and the slumber tote.

Researchers tested the made-in-China products for lead using “an X-ray fluorescence analyser” and claimed several items contained above the "federal standard for lead in paint (600 parts per million)".

Other pieces of merchandise proved to contain "lead concentrations above the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommended level (40 parts per million)" all of which were found in the "vinyl parts" of the products.

A spokesperson from Disney has refused to comment directly on the case, but says: "We require all licensed producers of products using Disney characters to test their products and to comply with all applicable product safety laws and standards."

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