Product Recall Alerts
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Throughout Wisconsin, the primary cause of lead poisoning
is lead-based paint in poor condition. However, lead is sometimes
found in
consumer products and poses a risk to young children and adults. If
you have these products, we recommend that you stop using the product and
either dispose of it or return it to the store for a refund. You can
obtain more information about lead poisoning,
and can contact your local
health department about blood lead testing.
Toys and Other Products for Children
The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
hosts a list of product recalls from the U. S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission due to containing unsafe levels of lead. Go to the CDC
Lead Recall webpage for more details.
Remedies/Candies
Warning:
Sindoor Contains Lead -
A product called "SINDOOR," often added to food as a food
coloring. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert on
Dec. 17, 2007, warning consumers not to use the Swad brand sindoor product
because testing conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health
indicated this product contained very high levels of lead, sometimes as
high as 87%.
Toxic Treats (poster in English
or en Español) -
California and U.S. health officials have detected dangerous levels of
lead in 112 distinct brands of candy – most of them made in Mexico. One
in four candy and wrapper samples have come up high since 1993, records
show.
Additional Info
CPSC
Launches Resale Round-up Campaign - The CPSC announces top 10
list of recalled children's products as part of the "Resale
Round-up" campaign to keep dangerous recalled products out of
resale stores and off the internet. [August 6, 2009]
Cornell
Chronicle: Christmas lights pose lead threat A Cornell
University article discussing the results of study done on Christmas
light sets. [November 24, 2008]
CPSC's
Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Gift Shopping. With the
increased popularity of second-hand stores and on-line vendors,
gift-givers should be especially vigilant to prevent the sale or
purchase of hazardous products that have been recalled, banned or do
not meet current safety standards. Before placing products in the
second-hand market, check its recall status at www.cpsc.gov. Buyers
should make sure their gifts do not include any of the recalled toys
or children's products on CPSC's web site. [November 12, 2008]
Facts About Lead in Porcelain
and Ceramic Glazes (PDF, 215 KB) Tips from the Vermont Housing & Conservation
Board to follow when using porcelain and ceramic glazed products.
Recent Recalls The most
recent recalls issued by the six government regulatory agencies - US
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Food and Drug Administration, National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US Environmental Protection Agency,
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Services, and United States Coast Guard -
participating in recalls.gov web site.
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