A new study found a majority of low-cost metal jewelry sold in Michigan stores contain toxic chemicals.

The Michigan Network for Children's Environmental Health and the Ecology Center tested 99 products from 14 retailers, including Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Big Lots, Claire's, Glitter, Forever 21, Walmart, H&M, Meijer, Kohl's, Justice, Icing and Hot Topic. Most of the stores were located in Michigan.

Researchers tested both adult and children's jewelry for chemicals including lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, bromine, chlorine and flame retardants.

Tests showed 59% of the products had high levels of at least one toxic chemical and 93% contained chromium.

More than a quarter of the products contained higher levels of lead than what is considered safe for children.


Researchers say toxic chemicals like lead can lead to several long-term health and mental problems, including cancer, learning disorders and birth defects.

You can see the list of products that were tested and results by visiting Healthystuff.org.