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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

The FDA has established voluntary lead level guidelines for baby food to protect children's health.

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The FDA has established voluntary maximum lead levels in baby food to protect young children from exposure to harmful toxins.

FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods

FDA sets voluntary lead limits in baby foods to reduce exposure by 20%-30% but faces criticism for insufficient coverage and slow action.

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

The FDA has established voluntary lead level guidelines for baby food to protect children's health.

FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect

The FDA has established voluntary maximum lead levels in baby food to protect young children from exposure to harmful toxins.

FDA Limits Toxic Lead in Some Baby Foods

FDA sets voluntary lead limits in baby foods to reduce exposure by 20%-30% but faces criticism for insufficient coverage and slow action.
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Lead In Gasoline May Have Caused Over 150 Million Excess Cases Of Mental Health Disorders, New Study Shows

Childhood exposure to leaded gasoline is linked to over 150 million mental health disorder cases in the U.S. over 75 years.

Fashion-Forward Orcas, Link between Lead and Mental Illness and More Benefits for Daily Movement

The DRC is facing a concerning new outbreak alongside a major mpox epidemic.
Research highlights long-term public health effects of childhood exposure to leaded gasoline.

Power-Hungry EPA Will Require All Property Owners To Have "No Detectable Level Of Lead Dust In The Air"

The EPA's new lead regulations may be impractical and excessive, threatening private property rights while not necessarily improving health outcomes.

Here's what to know about those lead pipe letters that went out this month

Residents are urged to inspect for lead in pipes after receiving letters, though not all may be affected.

Elevated Lead Levels Found in One-Third of Cinnamon Samples

Twelve out of thirty-six tested cinnamon products contained elevated lead levels, raising concerns about food safety, particularly regarding children's exposure.

Heavy metals found in some dark chocolate, not 'cause for alarm': Experts

Dark chocolate products may be contaminated with heavy metals, but levels are not high enough to cause worry for the average consumer.

Lead In Gasoline May Have Caused Over 150 Million Excess Cases Of Mental Health Disorders, New Study Shows

Childhood exposure to leaded gasoline is linked to over 150 million mental health disorder cases in the U.S. over 75 years.

Fashion-Forward Orcas, Link between Lead and Mental Illness and More Benefits for Daily Movement

The DRC is facing a concerning new outbreak alongside a major mpox epidemic.
Research highlights long-term public health effects of childhood exposure to leaded gasoline.

Power-Hungry EPA Will Require All Property Owners To Have "No Detectable Level Of Lead Dust In The Air"

The EPA's new lead regulations may be impractical and excessive, threatening private property rights while not necessarily improving health outcomes.

Here's what to know about those lead pipe letters that went out this month

Residents are urged to inspect for lead in pipes after receiving letters, though not all may be affected.

Elevated Lead Levels Found in One-Third of Cinnamon Samples

Twelve out of thirty-six tested cinnamon products contained elevated lead levels, raising concerns about food safety, particularly regarding children's exposure.

Heavy metals found in some dark chocolate, not 'cause for alarm': Experts

Dark chocolate products may be contaminated with heavy metals, but levels are not high enough to cause worry for the average consumer.
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Beethoven likely didn't die from lead poisoning, new DNA analysis reveals

Beethoven's genome analysis revealed toxic levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury, impacting his health but not causing death.

Nearly 130,000 children exposed to lead-tainted drinking water in Chicago

Lead exposure is widespread in Chicago, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino residents.
AI analysis shows 19% of Chicago children using unfiltered tap water are at risk for lead exposure.

California tightens rules on worker exposure to poisonous lead. 'The evidence is undeniable.'

California is tightening its rules on workplace exposure to lead for the first time in decades, making it a national leader in combatting lead poisoning.
The stricter regulations are based on evidence that workers can suffer health hazards from lead exposure below previous limits, and failing to act on this evidence has resulted in harm to workers.
The new standards aim to keep lead levels in the blood below 10 micrograms per deciliter and will go into effect in January.
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