NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Government safety officials and manufacturers recalled 544,000 China-made toys and other items Thursday over concerns over lead paint.
The actions were the latest in a flood of recalls this year, and federal regulators expect more to come.
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| Coatings on some of Antioch Publishing's bookmarks and bracelets may contain lead. |
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| Surface paint on some Dollar General Frankenstein head tumblers can contain excessive levels of lead. |
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| The back of a mirror in some room decor sets sold at Toys "R" Us may contain excessive levels of lead. |
Due to recent violations of U.S. lead paint standards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with toy manufacturers and retailers, have stepped up their testing for traces of lead that can harm children.
"We do anticipate that there will be more recalls due to lead paint violations," said Consumer Products Safety Commission spokesperson Patty Davis.
The recalls - seven separate commission actions - involved drinking cups, key chains, bookmarks, journals, blocks and other items.
For example, Yellow Springs, Ohio-based Antioch Publishing is recalling about 150,000 bookmarks and journals, as well as bracelets that are sold with them.
The items went on sale in March 2005 for $4 to $14.
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Kids II is recalling 35,000 Baby Einstein Discover & Play Color Blocks due to excessive levels of lead in surface paint on blue blocks.
The blocks were sold for $10 to $13 starting in June and continuing through last month.
Dollar General Merchandising Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn., is recalling 192,000 key chains. The key chains have a coiled cord and are emblazoned with a metal charm with the word "wisdom," "truth," "believe," "love," "hope," or "dream."
Dollar General is also recalling 63,000 Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.
Hong Kong-based CKI Toys is recalling 15,000 Totally Me! Funky Room Décor Sets sold exclusively at Toys "R" Us stores. The products were sold for about $10 starting in May and continuing through last month.
KB Toys Inc., of Pittsfield, Mass., is recalling 10,000 Wooden Pull-Along Alphabet & Math Blocks Wagons, Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagons sold for $9 to $13 from August 2005 to August 2007; 10-in-1 Activity Learning Carts sold for about $30 from August 2006 to September 2007; and Flip-Flop Alphabet Blocks sold for about $7 from August 2006 to September 2007.
St. Louis-based Eveready Battery Co. is recalling "Pirates of the Caribbean" themed medallion squeeze flash lights. The flash lights went on sale for $4 to $6 in September 2006.
Consumers who believe they may have purchased any of the recalled products can contact the CPSC or the companies below:
Antioch Publishing: (800) 543-1515.
Dollar General: (800) 678-9258.
Toys "R" Us: (800) 869-7787.
Eveready: (800) 925-0628.
Kids II: (866) 203-6788
KB Toys: (888) 843-9520. 
