The charms could contain phthalates, a chemical used to soften plastics, The Entertainer said. Phthalates can disrupt hormones in children and were banned in toys on sale in the European Union several ...

Parents are being warned about the dangers of loom bands and the plastic trinkets sold with them after tests revealed some to be laced with cancer-causing chemicals Credit: Photo: Rachel Trump/BNPS ...

Loom band charms are being removed from shelves in the UK after fears emerged that some may contain dangerous levels of cancer causing chemicals. On investigation it was discovered that the charms at ...

The warning comes as four children were treated at the same hospital in just one week when the rubber bands became lodged up their noses Get daily headlines and breaking news alerts for FREE by ...

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