He switched to ETFs in 2006 because these index-tracking products have lower expense ratios than the traditional mutual funds that try unsuccessfully to beat the market.
Therefore suppliers, processors, distributors and retailers need to step up their control and visibility across the supply chains, trackingproducts from raw material to the point of consumption.
MarkMonitor's Fred Felman agrees that while manufacturers and online selling sites could be more vigilant about tracking recalled products, the burden of protecting children from toxic toys falls on the consumer.