Community Development Agency
Chris Bazar, Agency Director

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Possible Sources of Lead

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• Other Less Common

Less Common Sources of Lead

• Lead in Artificial Turf Fields and Playgrounds - A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory.
  http://www2a.cdc.gov/HAN/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00275
• Vinyl Miniblinds - The brands of miniblinds in question appear to be imported from Asia. When these particular miniblinds are exposed to sunlight over time, the plastic deteriorates and lead dust is released. You can check your blinds with a home test kit available at your hardware or paint store.
• Imported Kohl or Surma - This black eyeliner, which is used by some people in the Arab, Asian, Indian, Pakistani and Afghani communities often contains lead. Makeup can be tested for lead content.
• Calcium supplements and antacids - Some supplements and antacids from natural sources such as bone meal, oyster shell or dolomite may contain lead. To find out more about a particular brand, contact the manufacturer or the Natural Resources Defense Council at (415) 777-0220.
• Public Playground Equipment - Some public playground equipment may have chipping and peeling lead paint. If the paint on equipment is in good condition, it is not generally considered a hazard. Peeling paint on playground equipment can be tested for lead content.
• Some Other Sources:
  
  Costume jewelry (necklaces, charms, rings)
  Used car batteries
  Fishing sinkers
  Bullets
  Lead solder
  Stained glass
• Mexican Candies - Some candies and candy wrappers made in Mexico contain lead, such as tamarind and those with chili. For more information go to: http://www.ocregister.com/multimedia/leadgfx/
• Health Alerts and Product Recalls - Some products may contain harmful levels of lead. To find out more about Health Alerts and Product Recalls click on the links below.
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission - http://www.cpsc.gov/index.html
  • Food and Drug Administration - http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html
• Occupational Health Hazards - The California Department of Health Services Occupational Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides information and services designed to prevent and control lead poisoning in California workplaces. To find out more click on the link below.
  
  http://www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/OLPPP/Default.htm