Child Product Recalls Over High Lead Levels Reached Record Number In 2022
A new report warns that 2022 saw the highest number of children's products recalled in more than a decade due to the risks of lead exposure.
Tag Archives: Lead Poisoning
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Early Intervention Improves Outcomes for Children Suffering From Lead Exposure: Study
A new study indicates getting children who suffer from lead exposure early educational intervention can help blunt some of the developmental deficiencies linked to lead poisoning.
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Benton Harbor Residents File Class Action Lawsuit Over Lead In Drinking Water
A class action lawsuit by residents of a Michigan city claim the state failed to warn them of lead in their drinking water while seeking cheap solutions which only made…
