What’s Safe and Not Safe to Buy at the Dollar Store

What’s Safe and Not Safe to Buy at the Dollar Store (1:48)

Toxin specialist Sophia Ruan Gushée shares the nontoxic kitchenware you can safely buy at the dollar store and consumer expert Lisa Lee Freeman reveals three items you should definitely avoid.

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