These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns

Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.

• Nov 27

FDA says these 18 brands of cinnamon contain elevated levels of lead

The FDA has identified 18 brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead that it says should be thrown out. Here's what to know.

• Oct 31

Concerning lead levels found in some baby formulas

A Consumer Reports investigation found that about half of 41 samples of infant formula contained potentially harmful levels of at least one contaminant, including lead and arsenic. Meg Oliver reports.

• Oct 30
• 02:57

Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation​ that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.

• Oct 15

Lead found in protein powders, report finds

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. Dr. Jonathan LaPook has details.

• Oct 15
• 02:05

Popular protein powders contain lead: study

If you've been to the supermarket lately, you've probably noticed there are entire aisles dedicated to protein powders and supplements. But a study from Consumer Reports found some widely sold protein powders and pre-made protein shakes contain high levels of lead. Sana Mujahid, manager of food safety research and testing at Consumer Reports, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

• Oct 15
• 03:42

Homeowners trying to rebuild after Eaton Fire face concerns over lead levels

The federal government banned lead-based paint for residential use in 1978, but according to numbers from Caltech, more than 90% of the homes in Altadena were built before 1975.

• Oct 2

Residents find toxic lead levels after wildfires

In its final soil testing report, the L.A. County Department of Public Health found a sizeable number of Altadena properties had significantly higher levels of lead than what the state deemed safe. Elise Preston reports.

• Oct 2
• 02:52

Kitchen faucets sold on Amazon recalled over harmful lead exposure

The faucet recalls, involving three Chinese brands, affects an estimated 103,000 products.

• May 29

Lead paint crisis unfolding in Milwaukee schools

A lead paint crisis in Milwaukee's aging public schools has forced the city to close some schools -- four of those have still not reopened. Meanwhile, testing has uncovered some children have been exposed to high levels of lead. Milwaukee Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis joins to discuss.

• May 21
• 03:53

High lead levels after wildfires sparks criticism

More than three months after the Eaton Fire swept through Los Angeles County, a hidden threat is emerging from the ash -- lead contamination. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.

• Apr 16
• 02:29

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

• Jan 6

Alarming amounts of lead in Syracuse water

Through a new report, officials have discovered that Syracuse, New York, has some of the highest levels of lead found in drinking water in decades. Some people want it declared an emergency, but Syracuse city officials are pushing back, saying the latest water testing showed lead levels have improved.

• Oct 24, 2024
• 04:23

Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse

Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.

• Oct 22, 2024
• 03:51

Syracuse data shows high lead levels in water

Residents, local and national groups warned that Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over lead in its drinking water. The city's data showed that 27 of about 100 homes exceeded the "federal action level" for lead contamination. Valerie Baron, senior attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, discusses the group's demands to address the issue.

• Oct 17, 2024
• 03:54

Thousands of children got tested for lead with faulty devices. Here's what parents should know.

Faulty lead test kits made by Magellan Diagnostics may have been used as late as 2021 to test children for exposure to the toxic metal. The company agreed to pay $42 million to settle criminal charges that it concealed malfunctions.

• Jun 6, 2024

Residents still have concerns about Flint's water

It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.

• Apr 25, 2024

Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis

Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.

• Apr 25, 2024
• 04:38

New report raises health concerns about Lunchables

A new study from the advocacy group Consumer Reports found that Lunchables, the longtime prepackaged boxes popular with children nationwide, have high levels of sodium, lead and other heavy metals. The group is now calling for the federal government to remove them from the National School Lunch Program. KraftHeinz says Lunchables "meet strict safety standards." Nancy Chen has details. Air Date: Apr 11, 2024.

• Apr 11, 2024
• 01:35

Study finds lead-contaminated water in Chicago

An artificial intelligence-assisted study found that 70% of Chicago children under 6 years old are exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water. Charlie De Mar reports.

• Mar 19, 2024
• 01:58

Study finds 129,000 Chicago children under 6 have been exposed to lead-contaminated water

The study also found that predominantly Black and Latino populations were disproportionately less likely to be tested for lead, but also disproportionately exposed to contaminated drinking water.

• Mar 19, 2024

FDA says hands tied after suspect named in applesauce lead poisonings

Ecuador's authorities allege that Carlos Aguilera, a cinnamon grinder in that country, is "the likely source" of the contaminated spices that led to the recall of WanaBana applesauce.

• Feb 7, 2024

Factory failed to test applesauce for lead before poisonings, FDA says

FDA testing found "extremely high levels of lead contamination" in the cinnamon applesauce pouches, which have been recalled.

• Jan 24, 2024

Company faces lawsuit over lead-tainted applesauce

Wanabana, one of the companies that has recalled applesauce pouches due to lead contamination, is facing a possible class action lawsuit over the tainted products. Meg Oliver reports.

• Dec 26, 2023
• 02:04

EPA proposes rule to replace lead water pipes in U.S. within 10 years

The agency said tighter standards would improve IQ scores in children and reduce high blood pressure and heart disease in adults.

• Nov 30, 2023

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