New Study: Prop 65 Litigation Cases Result in Dramatic Reduction in Lead Content of Candy and Purses

Findings undermine effort by the chemical industry and Congress to eliminate state right-to-know laws  For Immediate Release: March 26, 2019 Contact: Caroline Cox, CEH, 541-654-2626, Caroline@ceh.org, Zack Kaldveer, CEH, 510-938-2664, zack@ceh.org A just-released...

Oakland group finds lead in lots of plum, ginger candies

Michael Finney August 7, 2012 OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — Testing conducted by an Oakland-based environmental group found lead levels in some plum and ginger candies up to 100 times above legal limits. We’ve done numerous stories over the years about lead in...

Lead found in many purses, bags, and wallets

Stephanie M. Lee July 11, 2012 Passing a store window display, you pause to admire a faux-leather purse whose bright-yellow hue would go perfectly with your outfit. But along the bag’s strap or in the heart of the lining, lead may be lurking. That’s what...