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The Princess necklaces, which were made in China, were sold in dollar and discount stores between May 2007 and this month. The packaging says they are part of the White Collection.Approximately 7,865 necklaces were sold in stores across Canada.”In laboratory testing, the metal heart was found to be composed of 50% total lead which is far in excess of legal limits,” Health Canada said in the recall notice Monday.There have been no reports of illness, but Health Canada cautioned lead can be toxic to children, even at low exposures. If children chew, suck or swallow the jewelry, it could lead to vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma and, potentially, death.For more information, consumers may contact Vaughan, Ont.–importer CTG Brands Inc.’s customer service at 1-905-761-3330.The recall comes just days after Health Canada issued a holiday warning about lead and cadmium in children’s jewelry.Consumers who believe children’s jewelry may contain lead or cadmium are encouraged to throw it out. Children should also not be allowed to chew or suck on any jewelry and if they have, ask a doctor to test for lead or other heavy metals.The federal government clarified the guidelines in the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act in July to make it easier to protect children from dangerous products.