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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

 

     Lead poisoning can be very harmful to children. Children under 5 are the most vulnerable to the effects of lead poisoning, including lower IQ levels. Lead can be inhaled or injested, and the levels of lead build up in a person's blood.

    boy touching paint The CLPPP's goals are:
          • Educate the public about the dangers of lead
          • Assist families in eliminating sources of lead in their homes

     If you think your child has been exposed to lead, that your house contains sources of lead, or if your child demonstrates any of the symptoms of lead poisoning, please call our program at 1-800-346-6520.

     A lead test is the only way to know if your child has lead poisoning!


RECENT LEAD RECALL ALERTS:

Children's Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard - Mar 25, 2009

Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Mar 18, 2009

Nordstrom Recalls Girl's Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Mar 17, 2009

Pure Fishing Recalls Children's Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint- Mar 12, 2009

Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Mar 11, 2009

Children's Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard- Mar 3, 2009

Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard - Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns- Feb 25, 2009

Golfer's Billiard Games Recalled by Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Feb 10, 2009

DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Jan 29, 2009

Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces Recalled By Spencer Gifts Due to Risk of Lead Exposure- Jan 29, 2009

High School Musical Manicure Kits Recalled by Fantas-Eyes Due to Risk of Lead Exposure- Jan 27, 2009

Lip Gloss Keychains Recalled By Markwins Beauty Products Due to Risk of Lead Exposure- Jan 27, 2009

TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Jan 13, 2009

Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard- Jan 15, 2009

See other products that have been Recalled.

***HEALTH ALERTS***

CA DEPART. OF PUBLIC HEALTH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT EGO HAO JIN BANG CANDY FROM MALAYSIA- July 31, 2008

CA DEPARTOF PUBLIC HEALTH WARNS CONSUMERS NOT TO EAT HUEVINES CONFITADOS SABOR CHOCOLATE CANDY FROM MEXICO- July 31, 2008

See Other Products That Contain Lead

Our Program

Health Education

Presentations
The CLPPP provides presentations about lead poisoning to the general community, schools, parent groups, healthcare providers, pregnant women, and others interested in learning more about lead. Presentations are available in both English and Spanish.

Educational materials
The CLPPP provides free educational materials about lead poisoning, including topics such as sources of lead, reducing the risk of lead poisoning, pregnancy, and nutrition. These materials are available upon request. Materials are available in both English and Spanish.

Case Management

Follow-up
The CLPPP provides follow-up on children with elevated lead levels. Families are provided with education and advice about lead poisoning and children are monitored to be sure that necessary re-testing is performed and that blood lead levels decrease.

Home visits
The CLPPP will visit the homes of those children who have lead levels above 20 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dl) or two blood lead results above 15 ug/dl. Our public health nurse will look for sources of lead in the home and educate parents on removing that source so that the children are no longer exposed to lead. Follow-up is also provided for these children.

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