Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
LEAD RECALLS
New UPDATE 9/23/24
Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets
Recall notice on 459,200 Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets intended for children to use for playing and learning. This product is being recalled because the long hoe and rake in the garden set contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban. The long hoe and rake have yellow-painted handles with “Stanley Jr.” painted in black.
The product was sold exclusively at Costco stores and costco.com from February 2024 through June 2024 for about $35. The wheelbarrow has a white label on the bottom that states “Red Toolbox” with the manufacturing date of 12/2023. More information about this recall is available on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
New UPDATE 9/23/24
Newmemo Children's Ring Sets
Recall notice on 2,200 Newmemo Children’s 36 Ring Sets intended for children to use for playing. This product is being recalled because it was found to contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of cadmium that are prohibited in children’s products by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.
The product was sold exclusively on Amazon.com from January 2022 through March 2024 for about $12. “Newmemo” and “Amazon FNSKU X0034COQMP” are written on a white label attached to the underside of the case. More information about this recall is available on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
New UPDATE 08/09/24
Cinnamon Products
La Fiesta, Macum, MK, SWAD, Supreme Tradition, El Chilar, Gutierrez Distributor, Compania Indillor Orientale, ALB Flavor, Shahzada, Spice Class, La Frontera,
Several cinnamon products under the brands La Fiesta, Marcum, MK, Swad, Gutierrez Distributor, Supreme Tradition, El Chilar, Compania Indiollor Orientale, Alb Flavor, Shahzada, Spice Class, and La Frontera have elevated levels. Sold at various retailers. Visit the FDA website for more.
New UPDATE 07/03/24
Fossil Group Braided Black Bracelet
Sold with the Skechers jewelry gift set (Aug 2023 - Jan 2024) due to elevated lead and cadmium in the clasp. More details on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
New UPDATE 07/03/24
Yaomiao Children Rhinestone Silver Tiara
Red rhinestone tiaras sold on Amazon (Jan 2021 - Nov 2023) contain elevated lead levels. Find more on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
New UPDATE 07/03/24
Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers
Nearly 2,900 foam pattern rollers for children's painting recalled due to excessive lead levels. Sold online and at select stores (Sep 2023 - Jan 2024). Find more on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
New UPDATE 07/03/24
Wanabana Apple Cinnamon Pouches
Schucks and Weis Brand Apple Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches Alert: The FDA advises against purchasing or feeding these applesauce pouches to toddlers and young children due to potential elevated lead levels. Sold at Schnucks, Eatwell, and Weis Markets. Visit the FDA website for more.
About CLPPP
The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) provides services to the community for the purpose of increasing awareness regarding the hazards of lead exposure, reducing lead exposure, and increasing the number of children assessed and appropriately blood testing for lead poisoning. In addition, the local CLPPP team continues to collaborate with the medical community in the prevention and exposure of lead poisoning in Imperial County.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Lead is a toxic metal that has been used in many products over time. Even in small amounts, lead can have harmful effects on the body, which may lead to lifelong learning, behavioral, reproductive, cardiovascular, and other health problems. While many lead products have been phased out, lead may still be found in and around older homes and buildings, in certain occupations and hobbies, some consumer products, remedies, and foods. Lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental illnesses in California but is completely preventable.
There is no known safe level of lead in the body. Young children are at the greatest risk for lead poisoning. Most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick. Lead exposure can harm a child’s nervous system and brain when they are still forming. Lead can also lead to a low blood count (anemia). For children, small amounts of lead in the body can make it hard for them to learn, pay attention, and succeed in school. Higher amounts of lead exposure can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other major organs. Very high exposure can lead to seizures or death.
Program Services
- Conduct home visits to children with very high blood lead levels.
- Complete a child/family assessment (physical, psychosocial, and environmental).
- Identify and test for possible lead sources such as pottery and home remedies.
- Provide health education, monitor lead levels, and encourage medical follow-up.
- Conduct environmental home inspections for children with very high blood lead levels.
- Identify and test possible lead sources such as paint, soil, and dust.
- Provide recommendations to reduce contact with lead,
- Follow up to see that sources of lead are corrected.
- Provide information to families of children with moderately elevated blood levels regarding possible lead sources, nutrition, and blood lead testing recommendations.
- Provide health education through presentations and health fairs to the general public, medical providers, and community based organizations.
- Work with families and health care providers.