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Lead Paint Poisoning
Lead Paint Violation Prompts Recall Of Wooden Toys
Dec 31, 2009
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About 300 Wooden Skill Ball Toys distributed by Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Washington have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
Firm Fined Over Lead-Tainted "Thomas & Friend" Toys
Dec 30, 2009
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RC2 Corp., of Oak Brook, Illinois has agreed to pay a $1.25 million civil penalty for allegedly violating the federal lead paint ban, the U.S....
Childhood Lead Poisoning Linked To Permanent Brain Damage
Dec 2, 2009
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A new study has revealed that childhood exposure to lead can lead to permanent brain damage, US News and World Report writes."What we have found...
Toy Tests Find Lead, Other Toxins
Nov 25, 2009
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Even with revised laws banning certain chemicals and lowering lead limits in toys, a public interest group has found that some toys being sold at...
ADHD Risk Increases With Exposure To Lead, Tobacco
Nov 24, 2009
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An emerging study has found a link to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children exposed in-utero to tobacco smoke and during...
Young Artists Easels Recalled for Lead Paint Standard Violations
Nov 6, 2009
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About 10,000 Young Artist Easels, manufactured by MacPherson’s of Emeryville, California have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
This is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Oct 21, 2009
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WPCVA has announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has declared October 18-24 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The move is part...
NYC Lead Poisoning Cases Drop
Oct 1, 2009
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Although New York City is seeing some progress regarding a drop in lead poisoning cases, recent findings indicate children of color still suffer from...
Toy Action Figures Recalled for Lead Paint
Aug 28, 2009
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About 8,400 toy action figures that violate the federal lead paint standard are being recalled today by Liquidation Outlet, Inc., of Lakewood,...
New Trial Sought in Lead Poisoning Lawsuit
Jul 27, 2009
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Following a jury verdict of $7 million for making lead paint that allegedly caused harm to a Mississippi athlete, paint manufacturer...



