I applaud Wal-Mart for increasing testing of the products they sell. It sounds odd giving them credit, and I can’t help but wonder what their motive really is. But, that doesn’t change the fact that they still sell a boatload of items from China.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Thursday it was asking suppliers to resubmit testing documentation for the toys it sells after Mattel Inc’s recall this month of millions of Chinese-made toys.

The world’s largest retailer is also taking other measures to reassure consumers about the safety of its toys ahead of the critical holiday shopping season.

In an e-mailed statement, Wal-Mart also said it hired independent laboratories to conduct an average of 200 additional tests each day. It also said it was working to find new toys and manufacturers from all over the world to give parents greater choice.

Does anyone actually believe that Wal-Mart will carry toys from other places that cost more? Ha! Several weeks ago, my kids, yes my kids, decided they were boycotting toys made in China. Since they announced their boycott, they have only found three items at Wal-Mart that would be classified as “kid cool” that were not made in China.

In that regard, things aren’t looking good for Wal-Mart these days.

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