Information and Resources for Keeping Your Family Lead-Safe:

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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 leaded products have been phased out, lead may still be found in and around older homes and buildings, in certain occupations and hobbies, and some consumer products, remedies, and foods. Lead poisoning is one of the most common environmental illnesses in California, but is completely preventable.

Lead Education Resources

• Resources for Staying Lead-Safe During COVID-19
  
• Frequently Asked Questions About Lead and Lead Poisoning
• Lead Education Materials
  
• Training Resources for Child Care Provider Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Sources of Lead:
• Information about lead in candy
• Information about lead in jewelry
  
• Information about lead in tableware
• Other sources of lead
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "All Children Can Be Exposed to Lead" web page and fact sheet
  

Local Resources

• Services provided by local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
• Contact Information for local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs

Product Recalls and Consumer Warnings

• Product recalls
  
• Recalls and Alerts for Dried Plums (Saladitos) Due to Lead Contamination fact sheet (PDF)
  
• Lead Poisoning from Ayurvedic Remedies: A Warning to Consumers (PDF)
• CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Khmeli Suneli Spice Blends Sold at Certain Stores in Los Angeles County
• CDPH Warns Consumers not to Eat La Zagala Brand Fruit Pulp Tamarind Flavor Candy

Home and Environmental Lead Testing and Lead-Safe Work Practices

CLPPB has a program to certify construction professionals in identifying lead hazards in and around your home. The program ensures that construction activities involving lead are performed in a manner to eliminate existing lead hazards and avoid creating new lead hazards for children and other occupants, as well as the construction professionals. Learn more about the Lead-Related Construction Program.

• Information about Testing Your Home's Drinking Water
• Information for Homeowners about Testing Your Home for Lead
• CA Analytical Laboratories for Testing Paint Chips, Dust, or Soil Samples
• Assuring Safe Lead Practices
• List of certified professionals who can test your home for lead and remove lead hazards