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More Than 10,000 Public Housing Apartments Abated for Lead, NYCHA Says

NYCHA has completed abatement work in over 10,000 apartments as part of its commitment to lead-free housing.

A lead poisoning mystery: How 2 detectives fingered a surprising culprit

Lead poisoning affects 800 million children worldwide, with urgent need for action to address the crisis.

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead is a potent neurotoxin causing severe health effects like neurological damage and organ failure.
Over 1 million deaths per year are due to lead poisoning, with the highest exposures in developing nations.

More Than 10,000 Public Housing Apartments Abated for Lead, NYCHA Says

NYCHA has completed abatement work in over 10,000 apartments as part of its commitment to lead-free housing.

A lead poisoning mystery: How 2 detectives fingered a surprising culprit

Lead poisoning affects 800 million children worldwide, with urgent need for action to address the crisis.

Lead from Old Paint and Pipes Is Still a Deadly Hazard in Millions of US Homes

Lead is a potent neurotoxin causing severe health effects like neurological damage and organ failure.
Over 1 million deaths per year are due to lead poisoning, with the highest exposures in developing nations.
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Lead in cinnamon: Where do things stand, 1 year after a scary recall?

High levels of lead found in applesauce targeted at children have caused recalls and raised serious health concerns.

Two detectives cracked the mysterious case of lead poisoning in New York and Bangladesh

Half of children in low- and middle-income countries show concerning lead levels; UNICEF and USAID address this with a $150 million global initiative.

Lead in cinnamon: Where do things stand, 1 year after a scary recall?

High levels of lead found in applesauce targeted at children have caused recalls and raised serious health concerns.

Two detectives cracked the mysterious case of lead poisoning in New York and Bangladesh

Half of children in low- and middle-income countries show concerning lead levels; UNICEF and USAID address this with a $150 million global initiative.
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How much lead is in school drinking water? Alarmingly, no one knows

Lead in school drinking water poses a serious health risk to children, leading to developmental issues and learning challenges.

Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 drinking fountains cut off during heatwave

Limited drinking water sources for students during extreme heat highlights ongoing water contamination issues at Buena Vista Horace Mann.

How much lead is in school drinking water? Alarmingly, no one knows

Lead in school drinking water poses a serious health risk to children, leading to developmental issues and learning challenges.

Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 drinking fountains cut off during heatwave

Limited drinking water sources for students during extreme heat highlights ongoing water contamination issues at Buena Vista Horace Mann.
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Everyone Needs to Throw Out This Pantry Staple Immediately (Don't Use it For Your Fall Baking!)

Some cinnamon powders contain dangerous lead levels, exceeding safe consumption limits, according to Consumer Reports.

Pumpkin spice lovers beware: Unsafe levels of lead were found in these 12 common cinnamon brands

Certain cinnamon products contain elevated lead levels; throwing them away is recommended for safety.

High lead levels found in 12 cinnamon and spice brands, Consumer Reports says

Ground cinnamon and spice blends tested by Consumer Reports revealed high lead levels in one-third of brands, posing health risks to children.

Everyone Needs to Throw Out This Pantry Staple Immediately (Don't Use it For Your Fall Baking!)

Some cinnamon powders contain dangerous lead levels, exceeding safe consumption limits, according to Consumer Reports.

Pumpkin spice lovers beware: Unsafe levels of lead were found in these 12 common cinnamon brands

Certain cinnamon products contain elevated lead levels; throwing them away is recommended for safety.

High lead levels found in 12 cinnamon and spice brands, Consumer Reports says

Ground cinnamon and spice blends tested by Consumer Reports revealed high lead levels in one-third of brands, posing health risks to children.
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Bald eagles face highest lead risk of NYS deer scavengers | Cornell Chronicle

Bald eagles are the most vulnerable scavengers to lead poisoning in New York, highlighting the importance of monitoring their health.

Rethinking Lead Prevention: Study Finds Up to 38% of Cases Linked to Consumer Goods

Lead exposure from consumer goods poses a significant health threat to children, challenging traditional perceptions of lead poisoning sources.

California woman dies after using toxic, lead-filled hemorrhoid cream

Health officials warn about Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment with high lead content, causing a fatality.

We may now know who's behind the lead-tainted cinnamon in toddler fruit pouches

Contaminated cinnamon from an Ecuadorian spice grinder caused poisoning in US toddlers
Austrofoods, the manufacturer of the apple cinnamon pouches, failed to test for heavy metals and had sanitation problems

Lead-tainted fruit pouches poison 22 toddlers; blood lead levels 8X threshold

At least 22 toddlers in 14 states have suffered acute lead poisoning from recalled apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches with extremely high levels of lead.
The products were sold nationally and through multiple retailers, suggesting there may be more cases in other states.
Symptoms of lead poisoning include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, change in activity level, and anemia.
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