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I've been doing a LOT of research finding toys NOT made in China. I've been googling, reading news stories, studying packages & calling companies in regards to this "epidemic," of sorts. I know there's a lot of controversy over this. I also know that just because items are made somewhere other than China doesn't necessarily make them safe. HOWEVER, the majority of toy recalls lately have been "Made in China." I feel that if we can make our voices heard on this issue, it will scream to other companies that junk will not be tolerated. Here is a list of 20 companies/sites that make toys NOT in China. Be aware of labels though, as sometimes country of origin may change. I'm also human & would advise you err on the side of caution. Ask before ordering online or from a catalog. Read the boxes when you're in a store and holding something from your child's wish list. I don't mind if you use this list elsewhere, but please link back to...

Thomas & Friends Wooden Toys Recalled (Click title above for link) Recalled Products Sold Between January 2005, June 2007 POSTED: 6:17 pm EDT June 13, 2007 There's a recall involving a favorite children's toy. The makers of Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys is recalling about 1.5 million of them.RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., which imports and distributes th e toy, issued the recall because paint on the toys contains lead and could be toxic if ingested by young children. There have been no injuries reported. The recall covers wooden vehicles, buildings and other parts sold from January 2005 through June 2007 for between $10 and $70. The front of the packaging has the logo "Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway" on the upper left-hand corner. A manufacturing code may be located on the bottom of the product or inside the battery cover. Toys m arked with codes containing "WJ" or "AZ" are not included in this recall.If you own one of th...