Toxic Products Sold at Dollar Stores

A “Frozen”-themed hair set from Five Below was found to contain toxic PVC components (which contains dangerous chemical additives the can cause cancer, immune system damage, and hormone disruption) and ortho-phthalate plasticizer, a chemical that makes plastics flexible and have been linked to asthma, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer, obesity and type II diabetes, low IQ, neurodevelopmental issues, behavioral issues, autism spectrum disorders, altered reproductive development and male fertility issues.

Think twice before buying those Squishy Unicorn Headphones at Five Below; they also contain ortho-phthalate plasticizer.

Many children’s headphones these days are “kid safe,” meaning that the volume can’t be made loud enough to potentially damage their hearing. Unfortunately, they still may contain toxic chemicals. These were found to contain TDCIPP (a probable carcinogen) in the earphone foam as well as lead (which can cause anemia, weakness, and kidney and brain damage with high exposure) in the solder.

These Minnie Mouse headphones from Five Below were also found to contain PVC components, ortho-phthalate plasticizer, and lead, as well as TCPP flame retardant, which increases cell toxicity and affects fetal development.

These kid safe headphones, an “Avengers” tie-in, also contain PVC components, TCPP flame retardant, and lead in the solder.