The recalled products included magnetic blocks, plush animals, rattles, whistles, action figures and puzzles. If licked or swallowed, the high levels of boric acid in the products could have long-term effects on a child's development and future reproductive health, Health Canada warned. (CBC)Lead scare drops offIn 2007, fears over potential lead poisoning sparked worldwide toy recalls. Health Canada says that's because the majority of toy makers don't use lead products anymore. Canada steps up monitoringSince 2007, Health Canada has hired more inspectors and poured more resources into toy monitoring.

Source: CBC News December 22, 2017 09:56 UTC