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Lead

Lead has been called the leading environmental health threat to children and the greatest lead exposures from food are to infants under the age of two.


Heavy metals found in kids' face paints
February 4th, 2009

Latest CPSC recalls
September 27th, 2007

Lead tests raise red flag for lipsticks.
by John DrakeBoston Globe
Parents worried about the dangers of lead in their children's toys, bibs, and homes are about to be confronted with a new potential hazard: their lipstick.

Mattel recalls 1.9 million toys
August 15th, 2007

Christmas lights found with potentially unsafe levels of lead
Christmas lights found with potentially unsafe levels of lead

Mattel recalls 1.9m potentially dangerous Chinese-made toys
by Alexandra ToppingThe Guardian
Toy giant Mattel yesterday issued an urgent recall of more than 1.9m potentially dangerous toys made in China over fears about unsafe levels of lead in paint and loose magnets.

Some Hoses Unsafe To Drink Out Of Due To Lead
by Frank Vascellarowcco.com
July 18th, 2007
A new study shows some garden hoses are unsafe for people to drink out of because of high levels of lead. Experts say it's still okay to use them to watering.

Lead toxins in air
by Elizabeth ShawThe Flint Journal
April 11th, 2007
GM's truck plant rated among worst polluters, with blessings of EPA

Concerns of chelation therapy, autism.
UPI
December 14th, 2006
Lead chelation therapy reduces lead exposure problems but could create lasting effects for children treated for autism, say New York researchers.