Diep Bao Baby Skin Cream Recall Issued Over Lead Poisoning Risks
A Diep Bao skin cream recall was announced after two young children were found to have elevated levels of lead in their blood following exposure to the eczema treatment.
Tag Archives: Lead Exposure
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FDA Proposes New Baby Food Lead Limits Amid Continuing Concerns About Autism, ADHD and Other Risks from Metals in Baby Food
The FDA has proposed new limits for the amount of lead allowed in processed baby food products in an effort to reduce children's exposure to the toxic heavy metal.
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Dove Dark Chocolate Lawsuit Filed Over Heavy Metal Contamination Risks
The makers of Dove dark chocolate products face a product liability lawsuit over allegedly high levels of lead and cadmium in their products.
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Hershey’s Class Action Lawsuit Alleges Dark Chocolate Contains Toxic Lead, Cadmium Levels
A class action lawsuit filed against Hershey's indicates claims that its dark chocolate products contain high levels of lead and cadmium.
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EPA Targets Lead Poisoning By Reducing Exposure In At-Risk Communities
The EPA has launched its first agency-wide strategy to combat lead exposure, especially in vulnerable and underprivileged communities.
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Leaded Airplane Fuel May Be Threat to Health of Children Living Near Airports, EPA Warns
The EPA is proposing to determine that leaded aircraft fuel is a threat to public health.
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Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Lower Test Scores Among Black Youth: Study
New research warns that black children are disproportionately affected by lead exposure, resulting in lower standard test scores.
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FDA Action To Remove Toxic Metals from Baby Food Demanded by State Attorneys General
Nearly two dozen attorneys general from across the country are demanding the federal government take swift action to remove toxic heavy metals from baby food.
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Landlord Liability for Lead Paint Poisoning Avoided By Changes in Insurance, Real Estate Industry: NYT Report
Policies by landlords, real estate companies and insurers are preventing the parents of children suffering from lead paint poisoning from seeking compensation for permanent and serious injuries from lead exposure,…
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Half of U.S. Population Lost IQ Points Due to Leaded Gasoline Exposure: Study
Gasoline lead exposure robbed tens of millions of Americans of I.Q. points before it was banned, according to the findings of a new study.
