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A previous, less sweeping bill, the Lead-Free Toys Act (H.R. 3473, sponsored by Representative Henry Waxman), was incorporated into this act. The earlier bill was prompted by various scandals over high lead content in toys, including a December 2006 report at Waxman's behest showing high lead levels in items sold in U.S. Capitol gift shops.
In 2005, a contractor used an illegal open-flame torch method to remove lead-based paint from Tamara Rubin's home in Northeast Portland, resulting in her young son becoming ill. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] The Rubins received a $40,000 settlement, which they felt was insufficient considering the health consequences for their children and the costs of ...
According to the FDA, the acceptable levels of lead in baby food are as follows: 10 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (excluding single-ingredient root vegetables), mixtures ...
The Food and Drug Administration followed up with a warning against 17 ground cinnamon products found to contain high levels of lead. Short-term exposure to very low levels of lead may not result ...
The white coating on the code and print on the bottom of the car was found to contain a lead level of 230 parts per million (ppm), which is 155% above the federal CPSIA limit of 90 ppm for the ...
Magnetix, a popular construction toy selling over 3.8 million units, was recalled after injuries and a fatality when magnets came loose. Toy safety is the practice of ensuring that toys, especially those made for children, are safe, usually through the application of set safety standards. In many countries, commercial toys must be able to pass ...
The state of New York sued Target Corp, Walmart Inc and toy importer LaRose Industries on Thursday over the sale of "Cra-Z-Jewelz" jewelry-making kits.
Blood lead level (BLL), is a measure of the amount of lead in the blood. [1] [2] Lead is a toxic heavy metal and can cause neurological damage, especially among children, at any detectable level. High lead levels cause decreased vitamin D and haemoglobin synthesis as well as anemia, acute central nervous system disorders, and possibly death. [3]