The operator of the Can Do 100-yen discount store chain pulled imported metal accessories from its shelves because they may contain high levels of lead, as announced by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government the previous day.
Tokyo-based Can Do Co. said it has instructed all 760 of its stores across the country to remove the toy jewelry products before opening for business on Tuesday.
Can Do said it has not confirmed whether the accessories contain lead, but decided to pull the products to reassure customers.
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