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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention

 

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Lead is a toxic metal that before 1978 was found in household paint. The primary source of lead exposure in children is the lead based paint and lead contaminated dust and soil found in and around deteriorated older homes and buildings.

The Centers for Disease Control considers childhood lead poisoning to be the most preventable environmental disease of young children. Families can protect their children from lead exposure by:

aHaving children under the age of six tested for lead exposure. In Westchester County, children are required to be tested at ages 1 and 2 years. This is when they are at highest risk for lead poisoning. A simple blood test can tell if your child has been exposed to lead. Check with your doctor to be sure your child has been tested.

a Keeping your home clean and dust free. This is especially important if you live in an older home. Damp dust and mop to clean up any possible lead dust. Clean up any paint chips from the floor. This type of housekeeping will help lower your child’s exposure to lead dust and lead paint.

The Westchester County Department of Health is here to assist you in keeping your child from being exposed to lead. The staff of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program can assist in answering your questions on lead exposure in children.

If you live in the 10701 zip code area of Yonkers, the staff of the Westchester County Lead Primary Prevention Program and the Healthy Neighborhoods Program can come to your home for a free inspection and free safety supplies.

For further information contact the Westchester County Department of Health at 813 - 5000

4 Is the paint in your home making your child sick (Eng) brochure
4La pintura de las paredes de su casa enferma a su niño? (Spanish)

Brochures:

Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children (CDC, August 2005)
Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning : A Federal Strategy Targeting Lead
     Paint Hazards (EPA, February 2000)
Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling your Home (EPA, 1997)
Testing Your Home For Lead, in paint, lead and soil (EPA)
Fact Sheet:  "Protect your Family from Lead in your Home" (EPA)
    
 
Resources:

August 31, 2007 County Executive Spano issues executive order regarding
     lead and toys.
 August 17, 2007 Press Release: Governor Spitzer acts to protect New York
     children from lead-poisoning threat in toys. 
 Lead Safe Program from the Westchester County Dept. of Planning
Facts about Lead (EPA) En Español (EPA)
 Lead in Water, Questions and Answers (CDC)
Landlords and Property Owners: You can receive grants to remove and
      replace windows in ALL of your units for FREE (Lead Safe Westchester)
Landlords and Homeowners - Tips for protecting your property
La Seguridad con la Pintura de plomo (HUD)

 

2008
LEAD POISONING
HAZARD RECALLS
December 24, 2008: Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
December 24, 2008: Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
December 18, 2008: Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
December 17, 2008: Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
December 3, 2008: OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
December 3, 2008: Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
November 5, 2008: Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure. View here.
November 4, 2008: OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
November 4, 2008: Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
October 29, 2008: Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard. View here.
October 14, 2008: Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
October 7, 2008: Children's Necklaces, CD and MP3 Players Sold at Limited Too and Justice Stores Recalled by Tween Brands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
September 25, 2008: Toy Police Cars Recalled by TCB Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View here.
September 23, 2008: Harry Potter Bookends Recalled By Giftco Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View here.
August 29, 2008: Bonne Bell Recalls Children's Cosmetics Accessory Bags Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
July 24, 2008: Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View here.
July 24, 2008: Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View here.
July 10, 2008:  Parragon Books Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here
July 10, 2008:  Shoelace and Necklace Children's Charms Recalled by Action Products International Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
July 10, 2008:  Lip Gloss and Jewelry Sets Sold Exclusively at Wal-Mart Recalled by F.A.F. Inc. Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
July 10, 2008:  Children's Jewelry Recalled by Bead Bazaar USA Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
June 19, 2008: Wal-Mart Recalls Additional Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View here.
June 10, 2008: The Children's Place Recalls Camouflage Pajama Sets Due to Excessive Lead.  View the camouflage pajama's.
May 29, 2008: QuinCrafts Children's Jewelry Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View the children's jewelry.
May 22, 2008: Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by Toy Investments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View Floppy Friends Horse.
May 22, 2008: American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View magnets.
May 22, 2008: Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View paint brushes.
May 22, 2008: Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View Tinker Bell Wands
May 22, 2008: United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View magnets.
May 22, 2008: Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View sleeping bags.
May 20, 2008: Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View Master toys & novelties.
May 1, 2008: Children's Storage Bins Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View storage bins.
April 29, 2008: Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View Lapel pins.
April 16, 2008: Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View toys.
April 10, 2008: FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  /View fake teeth.
April 9, 2008: OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View toys.
April 3, 2008: Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View sunglasses.
March 12, 2008: Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View toys.
February 22, 2008 - Children’s Metal Jewelry Recalled by Pecoware Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View jewelry.
February 7, 2008 - Pendants and Candle Charms Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.  View pendants and charms.
February 6, 2008 - Children’s Sketchbooks Recalled by eeBoo Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View sketchbooks.
February 5, 2008 - Children’s Toy Gardening Rakes Recalled by Downeast Concepts; Violates Lead Paint Standard.  View recalled rakes.
January 24, 2008 - Toy Wooden Block and Train Sets Recalled By Christmas Tree Shops Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View blocks and train sets.
January 23, 2008 - Toy Racing Cars Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View recalled cars.
January 23, 2008 - Photo Frames Recalled by The Gift Wrap Company Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View photo frames.
January 15, 2008 - Toy Wrestler Figures Recalled by A.A. of America Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View figures.
January 10, 2008 - Coin Banks Recalled by TJ Promotions Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. View coin banks.
January 10, 2008 -  Kash N’ Gold Recalls Tinker Bell Novelty Lamps Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View recalled lamps.
January 3, 2008: Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard.  View toy wagons.