Health Nov 25 Recycled lead used in U.S. auto batteries linked to poisoning in African communities By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris
Health Oct 18 New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data A new study by Consumer Reports claims that some protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic. Here's what to know about the study and what it found. By C. Michael White, The Conversation
Nation Oct 24 EPA announces tougher rules to protect children from lead paint exposure The Biden administration is imposing strict new limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 5 things to know about the FDA’s alert on ground cinnamon tainted with lead U.S. health officials are warning that several types of ground cinnamon sold at certain discount and specialty grocery stores are contaminated with high levels of lead. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Nation Mar 07 Cinnamon sold at discount stores recalled due to lead content Dollar Tree and Family Dollar stores have removed the cinnamon from their store shelves, a company spokesperson said. Customers can return products to nearby stores for a refund. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Jan 21 Watch 5:46 Lead-contaminated applesauce pouches expose issues with food safety oversight By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz The effects of an Oct. 2023 recall of applesauce pouches with high concentrations of lead are widening, raising questions about how food reaches store shelves, who watches over it and how far that oversight extends. Helena Bottemiller Evich, founder and… Continue watching
Dec 06 FDA inspects maker of lead-tainted applesauce pouches in Ecuador By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press The FDA said this week that at least 64 young children from 27 states have reported illnesses potentially linked to the products, which were recalled in late October. Continue reading
Jun 20 How rising water costs could drive this Michigan city to bankruptcy By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Highland Park, Michigan, an enclave city surrounded by Detroit, may be facing bankruptcy over tens of millions of dollars in water bills in the costly aftermath of a financial crisis that left residents without a working water plant. Many minority-majority… Continue reading
Mar 05 Schools struggle with lead-contaminated water while awaiting federal relief By Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News Hundreds of schools in Montana are grappling with how to remove lead from their water after state officials mandated schools test for it. So far, 74 percent of schools that submitted samples found at least one faucet or drinking fountain… Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch 3:14 Benton Harbor, Michigan, volunteers step up to deliver bottled water amid crisis By Michael Hill, Aaron Martin Like Flint before it, Benton Harbor, Michigan, is in the midst of a water crisis. The water flowing through the city’s pipes and into homes is not safe to consume because of the risk of lead exposure. There are more… Continue watching