Lead Poisoning Information from the Center for Disease Control – An all encompassing website on lead poisoning in children.  Covers all topics from prevention to advocacy to making your sure your home is safe.

Home and Recreational Safety Information from the Center for Disease Control – Information and Fact Sheets on a variety of dangers in the home including falls, playground safety, poisoning, etc.

National Program for Playground Safety – Playground safety information for all age groups and playground locations including early childhood, home playset safety, and school safety.

Injury Free Coalition for Kids – An information hub on a variety of injury prevention topics

You hear about lead poisoning regularly in news reports about unhealthy levels in water and paint.  We are told to check our paint supply to make sure that it is unleaded.  Did you know that gasoline used to have lead in it, which is why it is now called “unleaded gasoline?”  A recent recall reminds us that lead can be found in an array of products, not just in those we might suspect.

MacPherson’s Children’s Art Easels sold between June 2004 and July 2009 have been recalled by the manufacturer.

These easels, which were sold online and in art stores, have one chalkboard side and one dry erase side.  Upon testing, high levels of lead were found in the chalkboard side of the easel.  The recall affects easels with the item number AA13301.

If you or your child’s caregiver has this easel, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY.

If you child is in preschool or at a day care center, ask to look at the easels to see whether they are among the recalled items. If you buy a second-hand easel, check to make sure it is not one of these easels.

You should contact MacPherson’s to receive a free replacement.  Further information about getting your replacement can be found at http://www.art-alternatives.com/recall.