WASHINGTON (AP) — More than a half-million pieces of Chinese-made children's jewelry contaminated with lead are being recalled, officials announced.

The recalled merchandise involves 205,000 pieces sold by Family Dollar Stores (FDO), 200,000 pieces sold by Michaels Stores, 43,000 charm bracelets and tack pin sets sold by Big Lots (BIG) and 45,000 stretchable bracelets imported by Cherrydale Fundraising, 10,400 necklaces and bracelets manufactured by Colossal Jewelry & Accessories, and 4,500 necklace and earring sets made by La Femme NY 2, officials announced.