Category: lead

New Federal Rule Could Force Millions of Homes and Schools to Remove Lead Dust

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday announced a new proposed rule for lead pain in a bid to prevent children from being exposed to the toxic substance. In a news release issued by the federal agency, officials predict that the rule will reduce lead exposures for 250,000 to 500,000 children under the age…


New Federal Rule Could Force Millions of Homes, Schools to Remove Lead Dust

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on July 11 announced new proposed rules for lead paint in a bid to prevent hundreds of thousands of children from being exposed to the toxic substance. Officials predict that the rule will reduce lead exposures for 250,000 to 500,000 children under the age of 6 each year, the…


Beware of Toxic Chocolate: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names | Facts Matter

According to a new study Consumer Reports study, many of the chocolate brands that Americans buy from the supermarket contain high levels of toxic metals—including things like cadmium and lead. These researchers were looking into some of the most popular brands, the ones that are very likely in your cupboard right now: things like Hershey’s,…


Toxic Heavy Metal ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Major Brand Name Spices | Facts Matter

There is a new and rather serious warning about the spices that are in your food and pantry. According to an analysis conducted by Consumer Reports, many of the spices that are very likely to be in your cupboard right now contain high levels of dangerous heavy metals. This report investigated many different types of…


Beware of Toxic Spices: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names

Despite four lawsuits over the last two years over significant levels of toxic heavy metals in big brand names of herbs and spices found in a 2021 consumer report, big box stores continue to carry the listed brands and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet set stricter limits on heavy metals…


North Americans Bombarded by Lead According to Research Scientists

Like most adults who have been lead poisoned, I didn’t notice any symptoms. I was flagged by my naturopath eight years ago because a blood sample indicated I had mild to moderately decreased kidney function, a sign of heavy metal toxicity. After taking a urine heavy metal challenge test in 2014, I tested negative for…


FDA Proposes Measures to Limit Lead Exposure in Baby Food

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday recommended specific levels of lead that are considered safe in different types of food intended for babies and young children in an effort to mitigate any potential risks to children under two. The draft guidance sets out “action levels” for the relevant industry, which the FDA said…


Study Finds Increased Lead Exposure in Children Living Near California Airport

A new study from Colorado State University found that lead levels in the blood of children living near airports are higher due to the leaded gasoline of aircraft. According to the study, 4 million Americans live within about 547 yards (500 meters) of an airport that has aircraft using leaded fuel, and 170,000 such aircraft…


Prevent Lead Exposure

Lead is toxic. No amount is safe. The more you have in your body, the worse its effects. Lead is a metal found in nature. It can get into your body in many ways. You might breathe, drink, or eat things that have lead. In the US, lead used to be added to gasoline and…


NUK Recalls ‘First Choice’ Glass Baby Bottles Due to Higher Lead Levels

A baby product manufacturer has issued a voluntary recall on one of its glass baby bottles sold exclusively on Amazon due to high levels of lead in some of their products. In a July 28 notice, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the outside markings of “NUK First Choice” 240 mL glass baby bottles contain…