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"Christmas Decorations Filled With Toxic Chemicals, Study Finds"

"What could be worse that getting a bag of coal for Christmas? A bag full of toxic chemicals, health groups say.

A new report from HealthyStuff.org finds toxic chemicals in many of the popular Christmas decorations like Santa Clause hats, Christmas lights, stockings, and wreaths that were tested.

'Parents shouldn’t have to worry that their holiday decorations may contain toxic chemicals,' said Mike Schade, campaign director for Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families. 'Big retailers should get these hidden hazards out of holiday decorations once and for all.'"

Tim Devaney reports for The Hill December 16, 2014.

Source: The Hill, 12/17/2014