Consumer Reports detects concerning lead levels in some protein powders, advises moderation

A Consumer Reports investigation detected concerning levels of lead in about two dozen popular protein powders and shakes. The nonprofit tested 23 products over three months and found that over two-thirds had more lead per serving than their experts recommend for daily safe intake. Lead levels were ... [More info]

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

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Sprout Organics has issued a voluntary recall for a particular lot of its Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach baby food pouches because of the potential risk of elevated lead levels, which could be harmful to children #healthnews #fda #leadcontamination #foodracalls
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There is a direct link between emissions from the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden and the health of people who live in the locality, the public health institute RIVM said in a new report on Friday.
The RIVM study concentrated on dust, smell and noise nuisance as well as airborne emissions of fine particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, PAHs and lead – all of which are known to be harmful to health.

#AirQuality #AirPollution #Pollution #LeadContamination #PublicHealth
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Pollution from Tata Steel is a real risk to health, says RIVM - DutchNews.nl

There is a direct link between emissions from the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden and the health of people who live in the locality, the public health institute RIVM said in a new report on Friday.  In addition, the biggest benefit to the health of people living in the IJmond region would be to reduce the exposure to pollution from Tata Steel, the RIVM said.  The claim is based on a string of reports on the link between emissions from the plant...

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A series of #GOP bills to finance the federal government in 2024 would wipe out billions of dollars meant to repair the nation’s aging #infrastructure, potentially undercutting a 2021 law that was one of Washington’s rare recent #bipartisan achievements. The proposed #cuts could hamstring some of the most urgently needed #PublicWorks projects across the country, from improving #RailSafety to reducing #LeadContamination at schools.