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Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 day ago

A century of hair clippings show lead exposure rates have plummeted

Human hair samples reveal lead exposure in the Salt Lake City region fell over 100-fold since the 1960s, reflecting environmental regulation and reduced contamination.
Food & drink
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The FDA is warning you not to use this cookware-it could be poisoning your food with lead

Certain imported cookware may leach significant levels of lead, posing health risks, especially to vulnerable populations.
fromBrownstoner
6 months ago

Elevated Lead Levels in Kids in NYCHA Childcare Raise Alarms

Between October 2024 and January 2025, four children in NYCHA childcare centers were reported with elevated lead levels, prompting immediate closures and lead abatement measures.
NYC politics
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NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

'Which is it?' RFK Jr. waffles on cuts to lead poisoning prevention efforts

Miscommunication exists regarding federal support for Milwaukee's lead exposure crisis affecting school children.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

'Which is it?' RFK Jr. waffles on cuts to lead poisoning prevention efforts

Miscommunication exists regarding federal support for Milwaukee's lead exposure crisis affecting school children.
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SF food
fromCbsnews
8 months ago

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled due to harmful levels of lead exposure

Over 100,000 kitchen faucets have been recalled due to dangerous lead levels that could harm infants and children.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

Nearly half of Pasadena Unified schools have contaminated soil, district finds

Contaminated soil in Pasadena schools poses serious health risks, with many schools exceeding legal limits for lead and arsenic.
SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

L.A. Officials Test Residents for Lead After Fires

Residents are worried about potential long-term health effects, particularly lead exposure, from the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
9 months ago

There's Something Horrifying in Your Toothpaste

A staggering 90% of toothpaste brands tested contain toxic metals, prompting concerns over child safety.
Household toothpaste brands, including those for kids, contain lead and other heavy metals.
SF food
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Baby food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels

Fruselva recalls 25,000 packages of baby food due to elevated lead levels, affecting Target's Good & Gather brand.
SF food
fromTODAY.com
9 months ago

Target recalls popular baby food product for elevated lead levels

Target recalls Good & Gather baby food due to elevated lead levels, urging consumers to return the product for a refund.
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