Additional Resources about Lead Poisoning Prevention

Information about childhood lead poisoning prevention

•          Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch  – California Department of Public Health
•         CDC Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
•         Santa Clara Department of Environmental Health
•        County of Santa Clara Consumer Protection Division

 

How to have your water tested for lead

Contact any of the laboratories below for sampling instructions and cost.

•        Torrent Laboratories                 408-263-5258
•        SGS Forensic Laboratories     510-887-8828
•        EMSL Analytical                          510- 895-3675

 

List of certified professionals who can test your home for lead and remove lead hazard

Central Coast, including Santa Barbara to San Jose (Area codes 408, 805, 831)

•        LRCcertlist (ca.gov)
•        Certification List Central Coast

 

Information about California Analytical Laboratories for testing paint chips, dust, or soil samples for lead

•        https://www.epa.gov/lead/national-lead-laboratory-accreditation-program-nllap

 

Learn about Consumer Product Safety Commission product recalls 

•        Recalls | CPSC.gov

 

Learn about lead in food, food wares, and dietary supplements

•        https://www.fda.gov/food/metals-and-your-food/lead-food-foodwares-and-dietary-supplements

 

Learn about product recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts

•         https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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