Baltimore Health Department Finds High Lead Levels in Five Below Children's Jewelry

The Baltimore Health Department found elevated levels of lead in a six-piece earring set sold at Five Below.

The lead amount measured in a June 12 test on the $3 jewelry ranged between 150 and 190 ppm—above the federal limit of 100 ppm for children's products, according to The Baltimore Sun.

"When we normally think about lead exposure, we think about lead in housing," said Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen. "But we want to make sure parents are not inadvertently exposing their children to hazards that may be found in their homes."