lead

Valentine’s Day Chocolates: Any Heavy Metals in There?

(This article by Elizabeth Grossman was first published Feb. 11, 2015, by Civil Eats and is reposted here with permission.) We’ve begun to expect unusual flavors like chili, salt,

By Elizabeth Grossman

/ 14 Feb 2015

As Toxin Fears Grow, More Chinese Are Buying Imported Rice

Despite being the number-one producer and consumer of rice in the world, more Chinese citizens are buying rice imported from Japan and elsewhere due to fears about heavy metals and

By News Desk

/ 28 Jan 2015

Heinz Recalls Baby Cereal in China for High Lead Levels

H.J. Heinz Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, has recalled nearly 1,500 boxes of Heinz AD Calcium Hi-Protein Cereal in China after it was found to contain excessive levels of

By News Desk

/ 18 Aug 2014

Codex Adopts Limits on Lead in Infant Formula, Arsenic in Rice

At the its annual meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, last week, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted a number of new standards, including maximum acceptable levels of lead in infant formula and

By Lydia Zuraw

/ 21 Jul 2014

Imported Santos Brand Candies Recalled for Excessive Lead

California consumers were warned on Monday not to eat three varieties of Santos brand candies imported from India after tests found they contained lead levels in excess of state and

By News Desk

/ 7 Oct 2013

Turmeric Recalled Due To Excessive Levels of Lead

OnTime Distribution is recalling PRAN brand Turmeric spice powder because it contains high levels of lead. Recent analysis of the product found that it contained lead levels as high as

By News Desk

/ 4 Oct 2013

Study Finds Concerning Levels of Lead in Imported Hot Sauces

A new study out of the University of Nevada Las Vegas may give spicy food-lovers pause. Researchers at UNLV reported this week they have found concerning levels of lead in

By News Desk

/ 23 Jul 2013

Imported Dried Fruits Recalled for High Lead Levels

The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat five different dried plum and prune products because they may contain dangerous levels of lead. CDPH issued a

By News Desk

/ 7 Nov 2012

Black Licorice Recalled for High Levels of Lead

A North Carolina-based company is recalling one lot of its black licorice because the product contains high levels of lead. Lucky Country, Inc. of Lincolntown, NC issued a voluntary recall

By News Desk

/ 10 Aug 2012

Ceramic Wine Goblets Recalled

An Illinois-based company is recalling ceramic wine goblets sold nationwide because they may contain more leachable lead and cadmium than federal regulations allow. Enesco, LLC of Itasca, IL has announced

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2012

Imported Candies With Too Much Lead

Three candies are being recalled after tests conducted by the California Department of Public Health found they exceed California standards for lead. The recalled candies are: – Chef’s Pride Rewadi

By News Desk

/ 5 Mar 2012

Bill Would Set Arsenic, Lead Limits in Juice

U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced a bill Wednesday that would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to set safety standards for arsenic

By Helena Bottemiller

/ 9 Feb 2012

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lead

Valentine’s Day Chocolates: Any Heavy Metals in There?

As Toxin Fears Grow, More Chinese Are Buying Imported Rice

Heinz Recalls Baby Cereal in China for High Lead Levels

Codex Adopts Limits on Lead in Infant Formula, Arsenic in Rice

Imported Santos Brand Candies Recalled for Excessive Lead

Turmeric Recalled Due To Excessive Levels of Lead

Study Finds Concerning Levels of Lead in Imported Hot Sauces

Imported Dried Fruits Recalled for High Lead Levels

Black Licorice Recalled for High Levels of Lead

Ceramic Wine Goblets Recalled

Imported Candies With Too Much Lead

Bill Would Set Arsenic, Lead Limits in Juice

Your Support Protects Public Health