Do They Still Sell Tinsel?
As You Can See in a Newspaper Article from November 1972, the Fda Deemed Tinsel an "Unnessary Risk to Children with Symptoms of Lead Poisoning" in August 1971...
As you can see in a newspaper article from November 1972, the FDA deemed tinsel an "unnessary risk to children with symptoms of lead poisoning" in August 1971. Manufacturers had switched to lead foil in the 20th century for tarnish-proof sparkle and weight. However, it was off the shelves by Christmas 1972.
Is tinsel still made?
As explained by Chemical & Engineering News, tinsel is now made mostly from a plastic called PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, and it is not flammable or poisonous.
When did they stop selling tinsel?
The Food & Drug Administration reached an agreement with tinsel importers and manufacturers, putting an end to lead alloy tinsel in the U.S. in 1972.
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