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News, updates, and alerts about CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program.

2026

Why CDC Avoids the Term “Elevated” for Blood Lead Levels
There is no safe level of lead in a child's blood. Learn why CDC avoids the term "elevated" and why

2023

Lead and Chromium Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified products contaminated with lead.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Review material from 2024 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW).
The Importance of Childhood Blood Lead Testing – Why it is important to protect young children from lead exposure and the importance of blood lead testing.
Training: Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention
Training on the hazards of lead as well as information on lead program implementation.
NOFO Announcement: Supporting Communities to Reduce Lead Poisoning
Review the funding opportunity to support communities to reduce lead poisoning.
CDC Call for Papers for a Potential Pediatrics Supplement
HRSA-CDC Letter on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Blood Lead Testing

2022

Ubiquitous Lead – Epidemiology, Prevention-Mitigation Programs and Emerging Sources of Exposure – Lead Poisoning Prevention and Surveillance Branch (proposed) and American Journal of Public Health publish supplemental journal issue.
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
Review material from 2024 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW).
Know the Facts
This fact sheet provides information that can help you protect your child from lead exposure.
All Children Can Be Exposed to Lead
Real-world examples of situations where children have been exposed to lead.
Blood Lead Levels in Children

2021

CDC Updates Blood Lead Reference Value
Review CDC's updated guidance on blood lead reference value.
Expansion of Recall of LeadCare® Blood Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Childhood Lead Exposure in the United States: CDC’s Role in Prevention, Education, and Surveillance
Recall of LeadCare® Lead Tests Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
Sustainability of Funding Toolkit for Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
Are You Pregnant?
Lead can pass from a mother to her unborn baby.
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) 30th Anniversary
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: July 31, 2026

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