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I've had this toy for a while and my 10 month old daughter has chewed on the blocks (which the paint does chip off pretty easily). Now I found that this toy was actually recalled in Canada due to unsafe levels of barium! I'm staying away from all Melissa & Doug toys as some of their other products have also been recalled. Why doesn't US have stricter laws concerning childrens toys!! From Consumer product safety Canada Slice and Bake Cookie set, Shape Sorting Cube, and Pound a Peg by Melissa & Doug Testing by Health Canada has revealed that the surface paint on the toys contains barium in excess of the allowable limit. Some forms of barium are safely used in medical and commercial applications, while other forms of barium can be toxic, causing adverse health effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps as well as more severe symptoms. Children's toys coated with paint containing barium in excess of the allowable limit are strictly prohibited in Canada. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or illnesses related to the use of this product.