Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Get Your Child Tested for Lead! 💙
Does your child need a lead test? A lead test is the only way to know if your child has lead in their body.

✅ Testing is available in July
✅ Walk-ins welcome
✅ No appointment needed
✅ Quick and easy!

Contact us today:📞Call: (315) 435-3271
📧 Email: [email protected]
📋 Short form: https://redcap.link/r8076nak

Did you know? Eating healthy foods can help slow down how the body takes in lead and help prevent lead poisoning.

Feed Your Child A Healthy Diet to Help Protect Them From Lead! Ensure that you and your family regularly eat:

Vitamin C: Oranges, strawberries, tomatoes
Iron: Beans, meat, spinach
Calcium: Milk, cheese, yogurt

For more information on lead-fighting foods, visit: https://bit.ly/3PuOCij

LEAD RECALL ALERT – The Darice “Timeless Minis” miniature wagons, chairs, and watering cans have been recalled due to the toys having high lead levels, posing a possible health risk. Consumers who purchased this product are advised to keep the toys away from their children and dispose of them. The entity that imported these products, Darice, Inc. of Strongsville, OH is no longer in business. The toys were sold by online retailers, including Amazon, through 2016 and resold by various third-party sellers and on other websites through April 2026. Report any incidents involving injury or product defects to CPSC at www.saferproducts.gov.

If your child has been in contact with this product, consider having them tested for an elevated blood lead level. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can cause permanent damage to the nervous system. This can result in learning disorders, developmental delays, and other long-term health problems.

For more information about blood lead testing, contact your child’s healthcare provider. If your child does not have a healthcare provider or if you have other questions, contact us at [email protected] or call (315) 435-3271.

To read the full product recall, please visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Warnings/2026/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-Darice-Timeless-Minis-Miniature-Red-Wagons-Chairs-and-Watering-Cans-Immediately-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Poisoning-Violate-Federal-Ban-for-Lead-in-Paint

The Lead Team was at Syracuse Community Health enjoying our beautiful sunny spring weather on Tuesday to share information on the importance of child blood lead testing. Does your child need a lead test? Contact us to find out and to receive tips on lead poisoning prevention!
📞Call: (315) 435-3271
📧Email: [email protected]
📋Fill out a short form: https://redcap.link/r8076nak

Lead can affect how children learn and grow and may cause developmental delays.
Exposure to lead can make it harder for a child to:
• Learn in school
• Talk and use words
• Pay attention
• Grow and develop normally

There is no safe blood lead level in children. Even small amounts of lead can affect your child’s growth and development! Preventing lead exposure is important to protect your family. The only way to know if your child has been exposed to lead is through a blood test. Talk to your doctor and ask for a test today!

Free developmental screening is available to help parents identify whether their child is at risk for delays or may need additional assessment https://www.ecaonondaga.org/screening-supports

Get Your Child Tested for Lead! Lead can hurt your child's health. A lead test is quick and easy. Testing is available in June. Walk-ins are welcome. No appointment needed. A blood lead test is the only way to tell if your child has been exposed to lead!
📞 Call: (315) 435-3271
📧 Email: [email protected]
📋 Fill out a short form: https://redcap.link/r8076nak