Replacing lead pipes in the U.S. will prevent hundreds of thousands of incidents of lead exposure from drinking water, which poses serious health risks for children nationwide.
Watchdog group urges FDA to adopt federal limits on the amount of lead in cinnamon and other spices, which could pose serious health risks for consumers.
Children diagnosed with lead poisoning after exposure to peeling or chipping lead paint in a rental home may be entitled to financial compensation and benefits.
Recipients of the grants will follow federal recommendations to reduce lead contamination in drinking water sources used by children.
General Mills misled families about the presence of toxic lead in cereals and bars it marketed for children, lawsuit alleges.
CDC investigators indicate that steps need to be taken to make traditional cosmetic products safer, while still being available for cultural practices.
In recent months, health officials have issued lead poisoning warnings for several products containing contaminated ground cinnamon.
Most consumers eat more than 1 cup of Cocoa Puffs in a single meal, which could expose them to levels of toxic lead that are higher than safe daily limits.
Recommendations follow hundreds of reports involving lead poisoning from contaminated apple sauce sold to families nationwide.
Dollar Tree continued to sell Wanabana Apple Cinnamon fruit pouches on store shelves for at least two months after being recalled for lead contamination
