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Tasting Table
5 days ago
OMG science

Here's How Much Lead Is In Costco's Kirkland Brand Cinnamon - Tasting Table

Lead levels in cinnamon pose health risks, especially for children, prompting recalls and consumer concerns. [ more ]
Tasting Table
5 days ago
NYC food

The Absolute Best Cinnamon To Buy At The Grocery Store To Avoid Lead - Tasting Table

Lead has been found in several popular cinnamon brands, raising health concerns.
Whole Foods' 365 Cinnamon is the safest option with negligible lead contamination.
Other brands offer lower lead levels as alternatives to consumers. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Health

Elevated lead levels found in cinnamon products, report finds

Twelve ground cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated lead levels, raising health concerns associated with consumption. [ more ]
Tasting Table
5 days ago
OMG science

Here's How Much Lead Is In Costco's Kirkland Brand Cinnamon - Tasting Table

Lead levels in cinnamon pose health risks, especially for children, prompting recalls and consumer concerns. [ more ]
Tasting Table
5 days ago
NYC food

The Absolute Best Cinnamon To Buy At The Grocery Store To Avoid Lead - Tasting Table

Lead has been found in several popular cinnamon brands, raising health concerns.
Whole Foods' 365 Cinnamon is the safest option with negligible lead contamination.
Other brands offer lower lead levels as alternatives to consumers. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Health

Elevated lead levels found in cinnamon products, report finds

Twelve ground cinnamon products tested by Consumer Reports contained elevated lead levels, raising health concerns associated with consumption. [ more ]
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Kqed
1 month ago
Education

Water at 22 Oakland Schools Tested High for Lead. It's No Surprise, Parents and Teachers Say | KQED

Elevated lead levels have been found in five water sources at Frick United Academy of Language, raising concerns about water safety in Oakland schools. [ more ]
The Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

'OUSD has failed at its most basic job': Families, teachers demand answers on lead

There was a significant delay in notifying Oakland school communities about lead contamination in water, causing stress and eroding trust. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Education

Severe Lead Contamination Found in Water of Multiple Oakland Public Schools

Oakland educators and parents are calling out district officials for inadequately addressing lead contamination affecting multiple schools. [ more ]
The Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

'OUSD has failed at its most basic job': Families, teachers demand answers on lead

There was a significant delay in notifying Oakland school communities about lead contamination in water, causing stress and eroding trust. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Education

Oakland Unified leaders condemn communication lag, cite personnel issue in first meeting since lead contamination findings

Oakland schools faced backlash for delayed lead test result communication, with district officials promising accountability and improved transparency moving forward. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Education

Unsafe lead levels found in drinking water at multiple Oakland public schools

Oakland public schools face a crisis over elevated lead levels in drinking water at multiple campuses. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Education

Water at 22 Oakland Schools Tested High for Lead. It's No Surprise, Parents and Teachers Say | KQED

Elevated lead levels have been found in five water sources at Frick United Academy of Language, raising concerns about water safety in Oakland schools. [ more ]
The Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

'OUSD has failed at its most basic job': Families, teachers demand answers on lead

There was a significant delay in notifying Oakland school communities about lead contamination in water, causing stress and eroding trust. [ more ]
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Education

Severe Lead Contamination Found in Water of Multiple Oakland Public Schools

Oakland educators and parents are calling out district officials for inadequately addressing lead contamination affecting multiple schools. [ more ]
The Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

'OUSD has failed at its most basic job': Families, teachers demand answers on lead

There was a significant delay in notifying Oakland school communities about lead contamination in water, causing stress and eroding trust. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 weeks ago
Education

Oakland Unified leaders condemn communication lag, cite personnel issue in first meeting since lead contamination findings

Oakland schools faced backlash for delayed lead test result communication, with district officials promising accountability and improved transparency moving forward. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Education

Unsafe lead levels found in drinking water at multiple Oakland public schools

Oakland public schools face a crisis over elevated lead levels in drinking water at multiple campuses. [ more ]
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#oakland-unified-school-district
The New Yorker
1 week ago
Education

What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 weeks ago
Education

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
OMG science

Oakland Unified tests water at all schools after lead detected in drinking fountains

Oakland schools are testing all drinking water for lead after high levels were found in several faucets and fountains. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 week ago
Education

What Do Progressive Parents Owe Their Public Schools?

O.U.S.D. delayed notifying parents about lead contamination in schools, leading to significant community anger and issues with student safety. [ more ]
SFGATE
4 weeks ago
Education

Elevated lead levels detected in water fixtures at 22 Oakland schools

High lead levels were found in water at multiple Oakland school campuses, impacting safety protocols.
Communication regarding lead testing was insufficient and will be addressed in future reports. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
OMG science

Oakland Unified tests water at all schools after lead detected in drinking fountains

Oakland schools are testing all drinking water for lead after high levels were found in several faucets and fountains. [ more ]
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#water-safety
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
US news

White House announces new money to fight lead contamination in school water

Biden's administration prioritizes removing lead pipes and securing clean drinking water funding for schools and childcare facilities. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Los Angeles

L.A. mayor demands more testing after lead is found in Watts drinking water

Lead-tainted water found in Watts raises health concerns for residents; Mayor calls for further testing and action from housing and water authorities. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
US news

White House announces new money to fight lead contamination in school water

Biden's administration prioritizes removing lead pipes and securing clean drinking water funding for schools and childcare facilities. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Lead found in tap water of Los Angeles community after residents raised alarm for years

Elevated lead levels in Watts tap water pose serious health risks, particularly for children, highlighting longstanding environmental injustices. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon

The FDA issued a health alert for multiple cinnamon brands due to lead contamination. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Health

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead

Federal health authorities urge checking cinnamon products for lead contamination to avoid potential health risks. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon

The FDA issued a health alert for multiple cinnamon brands due to lead contamination. [ more ]
Cbsnews
1 month ago
Health

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead

Federal health authorities urge checking cinnamon products for lead contamination to avoid potential health risks. [ more ]
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Washington Post
6 months ago
Chicago

Two-thirds of Chicago kids under 6 exposed to lead in water, study estimates

More than two-thirds of young children in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated water.
Residential blocks with predominantly Black and Hispanic populations in Chicago are less likely to be tested for lead. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
9 months ago
Health

Several children in Oregon report adverse effects after eating lead-contaminated applesauce

The FDA is warning about possible lead-contaminated WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Purée.
Multiple children in Oregon have reported elevated blood lead levels after consuming the product. [ more ]
Natural Health News
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Lead in your backyard: New EPA guidelines could cost Americans $1.2 trillion

One in four American households may have dangerous levels of lead in soil, with significant financial and health implications. [ more ]
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