Lead was detected in 20 percent of the toys, and the group says levels in some far exceed the 600 parts-per-million standard set by the federal government for a recall.
Children's jewelry was the most contaminated product category, with items marketed by Disney and Christmas Tree Shops topping the group's "worst toys" list.
A full list of the toys is available online at HealthyToys.org.
The New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) also released their annual Trouble in Toyland report. More information and tips for safe toy buying can be found at NYPIRG.org/consumer/toysafety08/default/html.
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