Nov 08
What is Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lead poisoning is a medical condition, also known as saturnism, plumbism or painter’s colic, caused by increased blood lead levels. Lead may cause irreversible neurological damage as well as renal disease, cardiovascular effects, and reproductive toxicity.
Humans have been mining and using this heavy metal for thousands of years, poisoning themselves in the process due to accumulation and exposure. The dangers have also long been known. Reducing the hazard requires both individual actions and public policy regulations. Blood lead levels once considered safe are now considered hazardous, with no known threshold.
To read lead poisoning and it’s effects on kids and adults, click here
In the past 6-12 months, wave after wave of recalls have been announced with the only common denominator in each case being the product was “Made in China”. There are many theories floating around as to how these products were even sold on North American soil.
Made In China Product Recalls brings you all the latest news and reports about the “Made in China” recalls as they happen.
If you have, or know someone who has kids, you need to let them know about this site, and the effects of lead poisoning.
Remember, lead poisoning is a 100% preventable, yet the effects can last a lifetime.

