troubling toyland. parents, before you shop for gifts hear which toys some experts say could be dangerous. >>> i'm checking out the conditions on this thanksgiving eve. smooth sailing now. i-95 southbound, 76 looking good, we'll check out the rest of the conditions throughout the area throughout the morning. >> you probably do some holiday shopping this weekend between black friday and small business saturday. if you have kids on the list you want to make sure the toys you pick out are safe. the public interest research group released its annual trouble in toyland report. it says toys with high levels of toxic substances are still on shelves. it showed an easy way to test a toy to see if it can pose a choking hazard. use a toilet paper tube. >> if the toy fits in the tube then it's too small for kids under 3. >> the group also warned about toys that contain small magnets which can cause damage if children swallow them. the toy industry says it's full of flaws and misleading information and that the comm

the annual trouble in toyland report was released today.s of toxic substances are still on store shelves. it also showed an easy way to test a toy if it can pose a choking hazard. you can use a toilet paper tube. >> if the toy fits in the tube, then it's too small for kids under 3. >> the group also warned about toys that contained very powerful magnets. they can cause serious damage if young children ingest them. the toy industry association reacted to today's release. it said the report is filled with flaws and is misleading, adding there's been no recalls of any of the toys and they failed to use proper testing methods. nbc 10 wants to help you shop smart and safely during the holidays. >> we have posted a link to the trouble in toyland release, plus the list of naughty and nice companies on nbc10.com. >>> nbc 10 news at 5:00 is next. we were on the same wavelength. >> we were. here's keith jones and rosemary connors. >> all new on nbc 10 news at 5:00. >> violent on the vine street expressway, the search is on for two suspects after a sc

the "trouble in toyland" survey from the u.s. public interest research group looks at more than 200 toys sold at major retailers and dollar stores. here's the takeaway - not as many toxic toys were found as previous years. but there are still some flagged as dangerous. the hazards include toxic chemicals, choking threats and extremely loud toys. " (rebecca mond/senior director, federal government affairs at toy industry association) "as a mom i understand that these reports can certainly seem to be frightening but it's important to know that all toys sold in the united states must comply with very strict u.s. product safety requirements which is something that pirg themselves acknowledge." jack: only one toy tested showed lead levels higher than new federal limits, so you'll want to watch out for this one. it's called a morphobot action figure. stephanie: check your thanksgiving table for chicken salad from costco... nineteen people have gotten sick with ecoli after eating the salad. that's the word from the c-d-c, who says cases

the public interest research group released its annual report today called trouble in toyland. group says you should look for the following issues when buying toys. toys made with toxic chemicals including chromium. small parts that can be a choking hazarhazard. and some with magnets dangerous if swallowed. most are found in chain stores. >> these toys called sizzlers, they're incredibly powerful. reported stomach injuries from magnets very similar to these. >> it's important to note the toy industry responded to the report saying none of the toys has been recalled. it also says that people testing the toys failed to use proper testing methods. for the list of toys included in this report, download the nbc washington app. just search "toy list." >>> at least five cases of e. coli are linked to rotisserie chicken salad sold at costco. the cdc says people have been hospitalized in colorado, montana, utah, and washington. but anyone, anyone who has purchased this product from any costco store on or before november 20th, that includes here in our area, you're being told to throw it

in its 30th annual "trouble in toyland" report, the u-s public interest research group reveals toys with high levels of toxic substances that are on store shelves. the group is also asking parents and caregivers to be on the look out for toys that have small parts and can become choking hazards, believe it, or not, advocates say a toilet paper roll can be a helpful tool to find out if a toy is too small for young children. (s/rachel weintraub / consumer federation of america, legislative dir. and senior counsel :24) "the good news is - and i think this report shows - that we are making great strides in toy safety in this country, and i think consumers can have more assurance that there are more toys on the market that don't pose hazards, but consumers still need to be careful and still need to know that there are potential hazards lurking in the marketplace." the group also warned about loud toys that could cause hearing damage... especially toys like play mobile phones that are designed to be held up to the ear. the high school football season is officially over for siouxland teams. the

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annual trouble in toyland report, the organization says that toys with high levels of toxic substantials are still on shelves. it showed the easy way to test if a toy a choking hazard using a toilet paper tube. >> if the toy fits in the tube, then it's too small for kids under 3. >> the group also warned about toys with small magnets which can cause serious damage if young pirn swallow them. the industry reactioned that the consumer product safety commission has not recalls any of the toys on the list. researchers failed to use proper testing methods. nbc 10 wants you to hop part is. >> black friday and then there is small business saturday and small business saturday will have an historic twist in delaware. in old new castle the small business administration and senator tom carper came together to provote the underground railroad trail. it connects spots including where harriet tubman led people to freedom. >> the top dogs in the country competed in oaks, and tomorrow you can find out which one took the top prize. best in show. the national dog show begins at noon tomorrow here on nbc 1

this is the 30th you in a row for the troubling toyland report.he past, that list has led to recalls and various safety reforms. hazards that can land a toy on that list include toxic materials, choking hazards and toys that may be too loud for little kids. >>> two california turkeys are in the nation's capital. the birds from a foster farms facility in modesto got the full vip treatment at sfo yesterday that included a motorcade and their own mock security detail there. the turkeys named tom one and tom to boarded a flight that was dubbed turkey one of course. the birds will be pardoned in a ceremony at the white house tomorrow and then after that they get to live out the rest of their days on a farm in west virginia. >>> instead of turkeys, reindeer will be the center of attention at san francisco's academy academy of sciences today. it's all part of the kickoff for the academy annual holiday exhibit. the reindeer will land on the living roof. santa is going to be on hand as well. the exhibit explores the science of reindeer. it also features in

the "trouble in toyland" survey from the u.s. public interest research group looked at more than 200 toys sold at major retailers and dollar stores. the takeaway - not as many toxic toys were found. but there were still some flagged as dangerous. the hazards include toxic chemicals, choking threats and extremely loud toys. :44 "as a mom i understand that these reports can certainly seem to be frightening but it's important to know that all toys sold in the united states must comply with very strict u.s. product safety requirements which is something that pirg themselves acknowledge." :56 only one toy tested - a morphobot action figure - showed lead levels higher than new stricter federal limits on metal allowed in toys. this year's report focused on could possibly lead to hearing loss. so much for seeing a lot of those tiffany boxes this holiday season... the high-end jeweler reported lower earnings and sales today, and its outlook for the holidays is not sparkling either. the company's ceo said the dollar's surge has hurt both i

. >> pam:the "trouble in toyland" survey. from the u.s. public interest research group.ooked at more than 200 toys sold at major retailers and dollar stores. >> pam:the takeaway - not as many toxic toys were found this year. but there were still some 'flagged' as dangerous. >> pam:the hazards include toxic chemicals, choking threats and extremely loud toys. >>.pirg themselves acknowledge. >> pam:only one toy tested - a morph-obot action figure - showed lead levels higher than the new stricter federal limits on metal allowed in toys. >> pam:this year's report focused on toy choking hazards, and those that could possibly lee to hearing loss. >> pam:usually when the bay area highways get wet. the c-h-p and fire crews. end up responding to a number of reports of crashes >> pam:experts say. many of the crashes are 100- percent avoidable. if drivers would just follow a few rules >> pam:kron four's stanley roberts rules. in this edition of people behaving badly. >> stanley: will allowwhen it rains it's important to slow down, and yes you can get a ticket for exceeding the maxim

the annual "trouble in toyland" survey from the u.s. public interest research group looked at more than 2- hundred toys. the takeaway - not as many toxic toys were found. but there were still some flagged as dangerous.... the hazards include toxic chemicals, choking threats and extremely loud toys.... this year's report focused on toy choking hazards, and those that could possibly lead to hearing loss. shifting our focus back to tomorrow's holiday... if you're hosting thanksgiving -- or even helping out at a relatives, keep in mind the number of kitchen fires more than triples on thanksgiving day.... to cook your dinner safely, avoid loose clothing with long sleeves near ranges and ovens. also watch children closely. and if you're cooking your bird in a turkey fryer, do it outside only and away from your home... not in your garage... and not on your porch... pack some patience if you plan to travel away from home for your thanksgiving feast... airports and roads will be crowded -- as we mentioned earlier... triple-a says about 47-millio

the annual ""rouble in toyland" survey from the u.s. public interest research group looked at more than 200 toys. the takeaway - not as many toxic toys were found. but there were still some flflgged as dangerrs. the hazards include toxic chemicals, choking threats and extremely loud toys. "as a mom i understand that important to know that all toys which is something that pirg themselves acknowleege." this year's report focused on toy choking hazardrd, and those thht could possibly lead tt hearing loss. its coming up on today in iowa... strong winds hit the coast, causing huge waves to hit homes. plus -- families with babies in the hospital get inspiration from an unlikely source. for one of the country's biggest "you're wating kwwl, we've got you ccvered! with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher "now your storm track 7 forecast on kwwl." from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. herer is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: drizzle, areas of fog and ligh

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the ways one community is steve: trouble in toyland. there's an annual watch list for the holiday shopping season. toys, slinky, jr., and magnetic numbers which contain high level of chromium. >> when our researchers went out looking for potentially unsafe toys this fall, we found dangerous products that could harm or poison a child. and we found these toys everywhere, at dollar stores and at big chain stores. >> a list which identifies a few toys and some of the things on the list are children's products which aren't held to the same standard doesn't help the average parent when they're shopping for their kid. steve: you can view that entire list of potentially hazardous toys on fox5ny.com. dari: well, veterans on long island are finding support and week. steve: from free haircuts and clothing to meals, jodi goldberg shows us what's being done to thank them for their service. >> military veterans in need of help are patiently waiting in line to receive services. war ii, i have korean. i have afghanistan. desert storm. they're all here.

an annual list of possibly dangerous toys is coming out, the 30th you in a row for the trouble in toyland report. it's released by consumer watchdogs. during the past, this list has led to recalls and several safety reforms. hazards can land a toy on the list include being toxic, choking hazards, and also toys that actually may be too loud. >> always good to check some of those lists for you head out especially if you don't have kids. >>> 6:20 is the time right now. skipping thanksgiving and moving on to christmas. in 20 minutes, why santa and two life, real ranger -- real reindeer are making an appearance at the academy of sciences this year. >>> new overnight, a rocket japan was launched. look at this. lighting up the skies, japan's aerospace agency launched it from a space center off japan's southernmost island, carrying a canadian broadcast and communications satellite. this is the first time a japanese japanese-made rocket carried a commercial satellite into space. it comes as japan is looking to be more competitive and international satellite -- in international satellite services.

. >> mark: trouble in toyland. a consumer watchdog group just released its list of the top ten worst toys. >> elizabeth: the organizers say that you may want to think twice about buying them. this holiday see s. they look like the real deal, james schwartz of the consumer watchdog group watch says that's what makes these replica guns so dangerous. >> very difficult to distinguish it from the real thing especially consider when police officers have to make split 2nd decisions. the ten worst toys, toys that include potential choking or strangulation hazard and several that he feels could cause eye, facial and other injuries, like dane satellite-radar claws inspired by the movie jurassic substance, cause it has an allergy warning that it contains wheat. >> even when you have don't expect to see an allergen, you might see that. so read the packaging carefully. >> we find that they're filled with misleading and inaccurate information and they unnecessarily frighten parents. >> elizabeth: rebecca is with the toy associat

trouble in toyland. toys to look out from the pirg is extremely loud toys that threaten children's hearing. researchers also found major safety hazard were toys that have small parts that pose a checking risk. a simple too can help parents make safe choices. >> we suggest this holiday season, parents bring a toilet paper roll like this one, find them at home and use this to test whether or not a toy is safe for their child. >> elizabeth: that organization also warns against very strong magnets, which can cause serious internal problems, if two or more are swallowed. >> mark: a wayward family pet is homeward bound after an amazing journey. missy disappeared in illinois and somehow under up 1200 miles away from bedford, new hampshire. tonight, her family couldn't be happier to have her back. >> i just want to know if she was all right. that was the main thing, that she was all right and not run over or something like that. >> the reporter: ken is from a small town in southern illinois and three weeks ago,

on hazardous toys and play safety is out to some time for holiday shopping season the trouble in toyland released yesterday by u.s. public interest research group asked to look the border to the toys sold a major retailers opposite talk to college and found this year but there still swim toward the were flat as dangerous. >>anny hong: will adjust to this the way for one of the big shopping days of the year experts warn you could be waiting. >>mark: we're in the bed for san francisco seneca--san jose. >>anny hong: this year you can expect even more on the checkout lines is all because of the recent credit card crib things and the senate out those no chipping and the credit cards and more security to allow the bus have those instead of stopping the car customers have to consult their cars into the machine to complete the transaction. it >>james: to look will will expect to long morning will be this week peak again to 33 degrees is one to be awfully cold here for the thanksgiving morning before 4 castrate him. >>james: to dead if looking for cash nice and dry the couple said with for most o

trouble in toyland survey was released yesterday by the research group's.e victim the 200 major toys show sold in stores. there were still toys that were flat as dangerous so. more due to chemicals others choking hazard. >> to the importance and all the fault was united states meet certain requirements. >> mark: only took one to way was found that hadn't bled limits above. john breaux from the dory figurines. you can check these out on the kron 4 web site. >> anny: airlines are getting better at handling backs. the loss has gone down by 50 percent. this is an improvement from back in 2007. january tends to be bred worst season for lost bags due to increased passengers and winter delays. >> reporter: we have a live look at 80, the tough drive up to the sierra. chain requirements are still in place. and a live look at the white house, president obama said he will address the nation about 10 minutes time but just, seeing security. e a bow and arrow ♪ ♪ a broken guitar ♪ while the rainwater washes away ♪ ♪ who you are ♪ we go over the mountains ♪ and under the

but this new report warns, there's trouble in toyland. the u.s.00 toys and found 22 to be, in its words, potentially harz ardous. >> we found these toys everywhere from small dollar stores to big chain stores. >> reporter: toys like this fun bubbles jump rope, which the group says has ten times the legal limit of a banned toxic substance, linked to developmental problems. also singled out by the group, slinky jr. which it claims contains high levels of the chemical chrome yum. >> chrome yum compounds are also known to cause cancer in the lungs when inhaled, and in the stomach when ingested. >> another major concern, choking. responsible for 106 toy-related deaths between 2001 and 2013. this football, the group says, is a prime example. >> this g-2 air mini football, which has a small plastic cap at the end, which easily comes off. >> the football's makers, say independent tests quote verify this product complies with u.s. and canadian small parts regulations. magnets like these sent nearly 3,000 kids to the emergency room between 2009 and 2013. bu

testers had a lot to say especially in this category where they are leaving toyland we'll start with this bb8. got a lot of buzz when it first came out. the testers loved the way it moved around and one made liked that if you make it go real fast its head would fall off. >> that got an overall rating ever 88. >> about $150. >> this is one of my favorites. this is a race being set for the 21st century. >> this is awesome. >> again, we have app-controlled and you can make the track in any configuration, easy to put together and each-ended in that way and brought two families with different opinions about this toy. kristi and jason, what did you guys any? >> we liked how easy it is to put together and the flexibility of the tracks, and can you do lots of different configurations and he really enjoyce controlling it with the app. >> can you neighboring go really fast with the app? >> yes. >> betsy and jake, you also reviewed this one. >> we did, and we loved, it our the app won't load on our older devices. >> so the folks said players don't need late mobile devices so kids don't have to

outlawed toyland the recognition of slave christianity. they thought it would lead to manumission. we can do the research on it. ofn you track the laws slavery, remember, no federal law is slavery. iserson held for their labor allowed in the constitution. it does not regulate slavery. the regulation of slavery is how many slave states there are. you don't go to federal law, the vote state law--you go to state law. that determines where you are allowed to have an african-american preacher, pastor, and where you are not. most of the states will not allow you to congregate. they will cannot preach from exodus. you can find this in law. i will argue in the progressive, liberal movement, they are so far left and anti-christian they do not allow it. you cannot bring it up. i will argue, you cannot get funding doing the research i've done. research with money from any--i never got to research money from anybody but me until now, cause because people in major universities are not telling you the truth. we need to be honest. the christianity, it is to have christianity so marginalized in th

they released the trouble in toyland report. the group said balloons are responsible for more choking deaths than any other toy or children's product. and experts suggest using the toilet paper tube test. if a toy fits inside the tube, it's too small for a toddler. be careful. >>> time for traffic and weather on the 2s. john back once again. >> that was a cute kid there. >> yeah. >> squished face. for the kid, you know what, it's chilly. so bundle up. nicer this afternoon. for the parade, 50 as we get things underway. that sounds great but you still have to have the layers on because when you're not moving, you want to stay warm. in the city right now, yeah, definitely need to layer up. and numbers as low as 21. that heat escapes and no clouds keeping us warm. and it's a chilly way to start the day but we will recover. and warmer than yesterday with less wind and more sun. 52 above the normal of 50. and speaking of normal, 19 of the first 24 days in the books for november. and have been above normal. on average, about 5.2 degree

coming up, trouble in toyland. planning to do some holiday shopping for the kids? we'll tell you about some dangerous toys still on the shelves. you're so vain