lead

Tests show lead in school, pet supplies

By VPR | September 17, 2009

An environmental research group says tests on 60 back-to-school supplies and 400 pet products found nearly a quarter of them contained lead.

VT Health Dept. warns about pouches it gave away

By VPR | April 22, 2009

The Vermont Department of Health is warning consumers to get rid of green plastic pouches they may have been given, because lead levels in the pouches could be a hazard to children.

Firm to pay state $215,000 over lead in products

By VPR | December 22, 2008

A company that sold metal trinkets that contained high levels of lead will pay the state $215,000. And the company will have to live by restrictions on the amounts of lead in products it distributes within Vermont, under a settlement with the state.

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New law aimed at preventing lead poisoning

By Neal Charnoff | July 1, 2008

New provisions go into effect today that are designed to strengthen Vermont’s existing law to prevent lead poisoning.

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House advances bill to reduce kids’ lead exposure

By VPR | February 28, 2008

The Vermont House has given preliminary approval to a bill designed to reduce the chances that kids will get lead poisoning from paint in old houses.