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PandaEar Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

The following content is from the US CPSC on November 22, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Name of Product: PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups, 8 oz. Hazard: The bottom exterior of the recalled stainless-steel cups contains an accessible solder bead with levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic […]

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Applesauce products being recalled because of elevated lead levels

The following content is from the CT DPH on November 8, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn—Various applesauce products are being recalled across the country due to the risk of elevated blood lead levels. The items include WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches, Schnucks brand Cinnamon-flavored Applesauce pouches, and Weis brand Cinnamon Applesauce pouches. The

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Special Collection: Emerging and Lesser-Known Arboviruses Impacting Animal and Human Health

The following content is from the Journal of Medical Entomology and was not written by HVHD. Arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a class of viral pathogens that are transmitted by arthropod vectors in nature. They are responsible for many vector-borne diseases that continue to plague humans and animals and impact the health of ecosystems globally. The biological

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FDA Advises Parents and Caregivers Not to Buy or Feed WanaBana Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree Pouches to Toddlers and Young Children Because of Elevated Lead Levels

The following content is from the U.S Food and Drug Administration on October 28, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Audience Product Purpose The FDA is advising parents and caregivers not to buy or feed WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches to children because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. Parents and caregivers

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Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses lead prevention safety

Connecticut Department of Public Health stresses lead prevention safety

The following content is from the CT DPH on October 22, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. HARTFORD, Conn.— Oct. 22 – 28 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The goal of this awareness campaign is to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and state, tribal, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness in

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H&M Recalls Men’s Clasp Beaded Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; High Levels of Lead Content

The following content is from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 21, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. Summary Name of Product: Men’s clasp beaded bracelets Hazard: The clasp on the beaded bracelet contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young

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Elephant tranquilizer xylazine fueling state’s surge of fatal overdoses

The following content is from the News Times on August 27, 2023 and was not written by HVHD. A tranquilizer used on elephants, mixed with the deadly opioid fentanyl, has helped to fuel the surge in overdose deaths in Connecticut and across the country, health experts say. Xylazine, a legal drug used by veterinarians, is

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