MENU
ABOUT US
MAKE A DONATION
Login
SEARCH
CLOSE
Help Center
subscribe
newsletter
Newsstands
Epoch Shop
Gift
TOP NEWS
SPECIAL SERIES
SPECIAL COVERAGE
LATEST ARTICLES
US
US News
US Features
US Politics
US Crime News
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Opinion
Thinking About China
Viewpoints
Unbridled Evil: The Corrupt Reign of Jiang Zemin in China
The Reader’s Turn
China News
US-China Relations
Chinese Regime
Business & Economy
Chinese Culture
China Human Rights
Social Issues
Organ Harvesting in China
World News
Africa News
Americas
Asia & Pacific
Canada
Europe
UK News
Australia News
International
Middle East
Business & Markets
Companies
Economy
Markets
Real Estate
Gold and Commodities
ARTS & CULTURE
Fine Arts & Craftsmanship
Performing Arts
Books
Traditional Culture
Shen Yun Special Coverage
Film & TV
Science
News
Space
Environment
Tech
Tech News
Tech Products & Reviews
Social Media
Sports
Videos
American Thought Leaders
China Insider
Crossroads
Bright
Lifestyle
Inspired
Family & Education
Personal Finance
American Essence
Entertainment
Film & TV
Entertainment News
Health
Experts
Conditions
Life & Wellness
Special Topics
Battlefields
Search Text
SEARCH
EpochTV
US
US Politics
Opinion
World News
China
Hong Kong
Health
Bright
Arts
Falun Gong
Premium
Markets
Games
Livestream
More
lead contamination
Nearly 65 Children Sickened by Fruit Pouches Tainted With Lead: FDA
The reports span 27 states and involve children under the age of 6, the FDA announced in its latest update on the investigation.
December 8, 2023
BY
Lorenz Duchamps
EPA Proposal Aims to Remove Lead Pipes Nationwide in 10 Years
Lead contamination in drinking water can damage children’s brains and cause heart disease and cancer among adults.
December 1, 2023
BY
Naveen Athrappully
How Heavy Metals Get Into Dark Chocolate Bars
By Vonnai Phair From The Seattle Times Heavy metals naturally contaminate a lot of the foods we regularly ...
February 17, 2023
BY
Tribune News Service
Scrap Metal Pots an Unrecognized Source of Lead Poisoning
Aluminum cookware made from scrap metal is widely used throughout the developing world. While the production of this ...
February 2, 2017
BY
Tara MacIsaac
The United States of Flint
The horrible, preventable crisis in Flint, Michigan shows that when the government shortchanges our infrastructure, people pay the ...
April 12, 2016
BY
Olivia Alperstein
Newark Will Test 17,000 School Children for Lead Poisoning
NEWARK, N.J.—Newark will test 17,000 children for lead poisoning after elevated levels of the toxin were found in ...
March 15, 2016
BY
The Associated Press
EPA Says State, City Still Lag on Response to Flint Crisis
State and local officials still aren't doing enough to fix problems that caused lead pollution of drinking water ...
February 20, 2016
BY
The Associated Press
Flint Mayor, Governor Split on Pace of Lead Pipe Replacement
Newly hired outside engineers have been given a month to find Flint's underground lead water pipes, Michigan Gov. ...
February 17, 2016
BY
The Associated Press
Lead Contamination of Flint Water Draws Multiple Lawsuits
One lawsuit seeks to replace lead-leaching water lines at no cost to customers. Another seeks money for thousands ...
February 8, 2016
BY
The Associated Press
TOP NEWS
House Passes Defense Policy Bill That Attaches SAVE America Act
NEW
By
Jackson Richman
Allergy Medication Recalled Over Possible ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks
NEW
By
Jack Phillips
US, Ukraine Sign Agreement for Drone Testing
1hr
By
Jill McLaughlin
White House Says NJ Noncitizen Voter Error Suggests Need for SAVE America Act
2hr
By
Jack Phillips
Doctor Urges Medical Community to Take Action Against China’s Forced Organ Harvesting
2hr
By
Frank Fang
Ford Recalls Nearly 390,000 Vehicles for Potential Second-Row Seat Hazard
3hr
By
Mary Prenon
France Recorded 5,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave: Officials
4hr
By
Zachary Stieber
Impact of Houthi Red Sea Blockade on Energy Markets: What to Know
4hr
By
Guy Birchall
Tropical Storm Bertha Heads Toward Landfall in Louisiana
4hr
By
T.J. Muscaro
Ukraine Recaptured 280 Square Miles of Territory So Far This Year, Says Outgoing Top General
4hr
By
Victoria Friedman