Yes our lead paint hysteria should trump Mattel's understanding of the true lead paint problem. /s
The vast majority of lead poisoning cases were/are incurred during the remodeling of structures with lead paint coverings. The dust is the problem. Nanny state mentality gathered up all things lead and banned them from home use. For the children...
“The dust is the problem”
Paint chips are the problem when it comes to toys. Lead paint flakes off of toys that children place into their mouths. Heavy metals get absorbed by the body once in the digestive tract. Lead poisoning is a very real and potentially serious problem for kids.