article_snippet.sent: A set of children's necklaces examined by the study were found to have high levels of bromine, chlorine and lead.
article_snippet.sent: Bromine is known to permanently affect developing brains and present reproduction problems in those exposed to Bromine, while studies have found that chlorine causes cancer as well as thyroid and kidney disease.
article_snippet.sent: Dozens of other products were also listed as having harmful chemicals, including silly straws which were found to have high levels of chlorine and phthalates which have been linked to birth defects, reduced fertility, cancer, learning disabilities, diabetes, and other health issues, according to the report.
article_snippet.sent: Additional harmful substances found in the products included polyvinyl chloride plastic (also known as PVC or vinyl) and packaging chemical bisphenol-A (also known as BPA).
article_snippet.sent: A non-slip bath tub mat was found to have high levels of chlorine and phthalates (stock pictures) 'A non-slip bath tub mat's about generating profits for industry
article_snippet.sent: Stock image: Children's stick-on earnings sold at the stores were found to contain high levels of bromine and chlorine and medium levels of tin .
article_snippet.sent: Latex coated gloves were found to have high levels of chlorine and medium levels of antimony while silly straws were found to have high levels of chlorine and phthalates (stock pictures)
article_snippet.sent: Extensions chords were found to have high levels of chlorine and phthalates while plastic spoons were found to have low levels of chlorine and tin (stock pictures) '