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Q&A: Health experts urge caution, more testing after elevated lead levels found in Eaton fire soil
Here’s what public health experts suggest residents can do to protect themselves from potential fire-related contaminants ...
CDC denies Milwaukee’s request for help with unsafe lead levels in public schools
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has denied a request fromMilwaukee’s public health department for ...
Soil tests downwind of Eaton fire find higher lead levels; contaminant hotspots present in Palisades
Los Angeles County Public Health released the preliminary findings of a soil sampling study done in both fire areas. Here’s ...
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FDA’s New Lead Guidelines: A Milestone for Safer Baby Foods
In recent years, the safety of baby food has become a top priority for state attorneys general (AG) and federal agencies. In April 2021, the U.S.
CDC denies help for lead poisoning in Milwaukee schools due to layoffs
Most of Milwaukee's schools were built before 1978, local health officials said in their initial request to the CDC for help, ...
Possible elevated lead exposure prompts suspension of live firearms training in Simsbury
The possibility of elevated lead exposure at a state police firearms range in Simsbury has caused the suspension of live ...
Californians in wildfire areas urged to test for lead poisoning
By Jorge Garcia PASADENA, California (Reuters) -In early January, Tony and Jacqueline Collier watched on helplessly as the ...
Federal funding cuts fuel anxiety among California public health employees
Despite a U.S. district judge blocking federal funding cuts, California public health workers have seen major disruptions since President Donald Trump took office.