The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

 

Did You Know?

Fresno County is one of the highest counties in the state when it comes to the number of children with high levels of lead in their blood.

Lead poisoning is

100% Preventable


What can you do?

1. Stay Informed

2. Avoid Exposure

    3. Get Tested


#1 Stay Informed

Lead can be found in common places where children play, from outdoor areas to older homes. Stay informed about the dangers of lead exposure and take action to keep your children safe. For more information, contact our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), or visit cdc.gov/nceh/lead/ for additional resources.

#2 Avoid Lead Exposure

There’s no “safe level” of lead, and even low levels of lead can affect a child’s IQ and academic achievement. The key to avoiding lead poisoning in your children is to avoid lead exposure in their everyday environments.

#3 Get Tested

Talk to your child’s doctor about getting tested for lead poisoning, and watch for possible changes in their behavior. Young children face the greatest risk of lead poisoning. It’s recommended that children get tested for lead poisoning at ages 1 and 2.

Common Sources of Lead Exposures

  • Old peeling paint
  • Contaminated soil and dust
  • Imported ceramics
  • Crystals
  • Imported toys and jewelry
  • Stained glass

Occupational Exposures

  • Welding
  • Remodeling of older homes
  • Shooting ranges
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP)

About The Program

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) provides services to the community to increase awareness about the hazards of lead exposure and increase the number of children tested for blood lead poisoning.

In addition to information and education to the general public, the CLPPP offers home visitation, environmental home inspections and health education to families of severely lead-poisoned children. Telephone contact and educational materials are also provided to families of moderately lead-poisoned children.

Program Outreach Events

The program observes two campaigns every year — National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in October and National Poison Prevention Week in March. During these two months, the CLPPP participates in outreach events such as presentations to parents, and media campaigns to spread the word about the dangers of lead poisoning in children and how to prevent it. The CLPPP is busy throughout the year case-managing children who have lead poisoning and those who are potentially at risk.

Recall Items Due to High Levels of Lead

Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets. These products are being recalled because the paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post containelevated levels of lead above the federal limit, posing ahazard to children. The storage bag is branded with either a Big Game Hunters logo on a blue bag or a Garden Games logo on a green bag. These items were sold by Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2021.More information about this recall is available on theCPSC website.An image of the products is below.

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Primark children’s bamboo plates in the shape of a bunny, a bear, Winnie the Pooh character, and a rainbow. These items contain elevated levels of lead and formaldehyde, posing a hazard to children. These items were sold at Primark US stores located in the northeast region, Florida, and Chicago from October 2021 through August 2022. More information about this recall is available on the CPSC website. Images of the product are below:

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Hatley USA’s Opalescent Angel Wings children’s headbands. This product is being recalled because it contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. More information about this recall is available on the CPSC website. Images of the product are below:

Recalled Opalescent Angel Wings Headband         Recalled Opalescent Angel Wings Headband

CUPKIN Double-walled stainless steel children’s 8 oz. and 12 oz. cups. The cups come in 12 different color combinations and were sold online at Amazon.com and Cupkin.com from January 2018 through March 2023. These products are being recalled because they contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a hazard to children. More information about this recall is available on the CPSC website. Images of the product are below: 

Recalled CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups (12 oz. version)Recalled CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups (8 oz. version)

 

On November 3, 2023, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health alert advising parents and caregivers not to purchase or feed Schucks brand or Weis brand apple cinnamon applesauce pouches to toddlers and young children because they may contain elevated levels of lead. This is in addition to their previous alert on October 28, 2023, for WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches (email below). Images of the products are below. The alert includes these specific lot codes:

Schucks brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety packs purchased at Schnucks Markets or Eatwell Markets: Schnucks Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch, 12 pk., UPC: 4131801152

Schnucks Cinnamon Applesauce Pouch, 4 pk., UPC: 4131801155

Schnucks Applesauce Pouch Variety, 20 pk., UPC: 4131801157

Weis brand cinnamon applesauce pouches purchased at Weis Markets: UPC: 041497216123

Schnuck Markets Inc. has agreed to recall the affected products. More information is available on the Schnucks recall web page. Parents should check the lot code and expiration date numbers and immediately stop giving this product to their children and return any unused pouches to the store that they bought them from for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact the Schnucks Customer Care team at 314-994-4400 or 1-800-264-4400.

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Dixon Ticonderoga Creativity Street Children’s Assorted Craft Buttons. This product is being recalled because it contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard to children. More information about this recall is available on the CPSC website. Images of the product are below:

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Take Action

Ask your doctor about lead poisoning prevention or call the CLPPP for more information about how to reduce the amount of lead in your child’s environment.

Click here to see if you qualify to have your house remediated (lead safe).

www.fcdph.org/HUDLead   

Our Location

1221 Fulton Street, 2nd Floor
P O Box 11867
Fresno CA 93775-1867
Phone: (559) 600-3590
FAX: (559) 600-7725
Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00am-5:00pm

Program Resources

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