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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Arrests in China after more than 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint in food

More than 230 kindergarten children were poisoned by food colored with industrial-grade lead paint, leading to arrests and investigations into staff negligence.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

New report uncovers high lead levels at NYCHA daycares

Elevated lead levels detected in children at three NYCHA-run daycare centers, raising serious health concerns.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

CDC can no longer help prevent lead poisoning in children, state officials say

The CDC's lead poisoning prevention program staff cuts severely impacted responses to child lead exposure crises, especially in Milwaukee.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Milwaukee's Lead Crisis: Flaky Paint, Closed Schools and a C.D.C. in Retreat

Milwaukee faces a severe lead crisis in schools amid federal assistance cutbacks, leaving children's health vulnerable and investigations into unsafe conditions unresolved.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

This may be the most lead polluted place on Earth. Is there any hope?

Lead poisoning in Kabwe, Zambia, affects children severely, demonstrating the long-term impact of industrial pollution on health and community.
Portland food
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

'Devastating': California condor dies of lead poisoning just months after release from L.A. Zoo

Lead poisoning remains a critical threat to condors, marked by the recent death of a young bird shortly after his release into the wild.
fromCity Limits
9 months ago

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.
fromFast Company
10 months ago

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.
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