#lead-contamination

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fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Some OUSD schools continue to face high amounts of lead in water, testing shows

Seven water fixtures at Hillcrest Elementary tested above the legal limit for lead.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Missing labels, clogged filters, haphazard testing: How OUSD's lead response broke down

The Oakland school district faced a lead contamination crisis in drinking water affecting several schools.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

The lead crisis in Oakland's schools: new podcast episode

Emails and memos circulating last summer expose a total communication breakdown inside Oakland's public school system, with principals in the dark about the risks to students and district officials unclear on the status of remediation.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

I covered the L.A. fires in the Palisades. So I had my blood tested for lead

Residents are concerned about lead exposure from wildfires, creating anxiety and uncertainty about safety and health.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Amazon Caught Selling Kitchen Faucets That Leach Lead Directly Into Your Water

Amazon has recently faced various controversies, including selling hazardous kitchen faucets containing lead, which poses serious health risks, particularly to children and pregnant women.
DC food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Alert issued over Chinese-made faucets leaching toxic chemicals

These faucets have been flagged for potentially leaching lead at levels above federal safety limits, posing significant health risks to consumers, particularly children.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

L.A. County finds high lead levels in soil on properties already cleaned by Army Corps

In the Eaton burn scar, around 27% of soil samples still had lead levels above California's state standards for residential properties, indicating ongoing contamination risks.
SF parents
SF parents
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Oakland Teens Push School District To Act On Lead In Drinking Water

Oakland high school students launch Project Nemo to demand lead-free drinking water amidst health risks from contamination, especially affecting communities of color.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Toothpaste widely contaminated with lead and other metals, US research finds

Most toothpaste brands tested contain harmful heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, and mercury, raising serious health concerns.
Public health advocates criticize federal limits on toxic exposure, emphasizing no safe level for lead.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. will set aside $3 million to help owners of fire-damaged homes test their soil for lead

Lead is a heavy metal linked to serious health problems including damage to the brain and nervous system, as well as digestive, reproductive and cardiovascular issues.
Los Angeles
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fromMail Online
4 months ago

Recall for baby food sold at Target that could cause organ damage

Target recalled over 25,000 containers of baby food due to lead contamination, posing health risks to infants. No other flavors affected.
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