Tag: lead
Extremely High Lead Levels Found in Applesauce Pouches
Three brands of cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches were recalled after kids suffered lead poisoning and tests found "extremely high" levels of lead in the pouches.
CUPKIN Recalls 350,000 Cups for Kids for Lead Poisoning Risk
CUPKIN recalled nearly 350,000 stainless-steel cups for kids after they tested positive for high levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal.
Kid Casters Fishing Rods Recalled for Lead Poisoning Risk
About 78,500 Kid Casters® fishing rods for children were recalled due to high levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal that can harm brain development.
Class Action Filed After Bindle Bottles Recalled for Lead
A lawsuit has been filed by a woman from California who claims that Bindle Bottles have excessive levels of lead.
El Chavito Mexican Candy Recalled for High Levels of Lead
El Chavito® Saladitos Dried Salted Plums and Enchilados Salted Plums With Chili were recalled due to potential lead contamination.
Lead Poisoning Test Kits Recalled for False Results; Millions of Children Possibly Affected
There’s a good chance millions of children in the U.S. will need to be tested for lead poisoning after a test kit used to diagnose the condition was found to produce false readings.
Tests Find Toxic Metals in Halloween Makeup for Kids
Researchers analyzed dozens of Halloween face paint palettes for kids and found that nearly half contained toxic chemicals or heavy metals like lead.