Reports of lead poisoning linked to contaminated applesauce have now come from 37 state health departments.
Category: Lead
AT&T, Verizon Left Toxic Lead Cables Scattered Around US: Investigation
A new report has revealed that AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications left legacy lead-sheathed telecom cables scattered about the US in the thousands.
FDA Plans to Reduce Levels of Lead in Baby Food
The FDA now has a “Closer to Zero ” initiative for reducing childhood exposure to harmful contaminants in food.
Toxic Chemicals in Halloween Face Paints, Powders
Halloween activities are just around the corner and parents need to beware of toxic chemicals present in face paint and powders for kids.
RECALL: Lead in Children’s Sandals
Recall of Kolan sandals for children due to lead inside shoes. Sandals are sold exclusively on amazon.
Toxic Chemicals in Your Clothes
Buyer Beware: Clothing has been found in laboratory tests to contain an array of toxic chemicals like phthalates, lead, brominated flame retardants and even PFAS forever chemicals.
Homemade Baby Food Contains as Many Heavy Metals as Commercial Brands
A new investigation has found that the majority (94%) of both commercially-prepared and homemade baby foods tested contained high levels of toxic heavy metals including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury–all of which can harm the developing brain.
RECALL: Lead in Baby Bottles
First Choice Glass Baby Bottles are being Recalled Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban.
Arsenic, Other Toxic Heavy Metals Discovered in US Food: FDA
A new report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the agency found significant levels of toxic heavy metals in the U.S. food supply.
FDA to Lower Lead Levels in Fruit Juice
Based on a report that has found “concerning levels of lead” in U.S. fruit juice* the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now plans to lower the acceptable levels of lead permitted in fruit juice.
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