Though the 2015 Flint, Michigan water crisis reminded the nation that lead poisoning remains a relevant health concern, evolving lead poisoning prevention policies have helped to significantly reduce childhood exposure to lead and focus on lead paint removal. Here's a brief look at how lead regulations have impacted childhood blood lead levels over time, and what work remains to be done to protect children from lead today.
This page provides basic information on lead including what it is, where it is found, how one can be exposed, and the health effects associated with lead.
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
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CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
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Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
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