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The California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH)​ Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention (CLPP)​Child blowing a dandelion Program was established in 1986.

Our Vision

A healthy, lead-safe environment where all children can achieve their full potential.

Our Mission

To eliminate childhood lead poisoning by identifying and caring for children who are lead poisoned and preventing environmental exposures to lead.

Recent Events and Resources​

  • FDA Safety Communication – Risk of False Positive Results with Certain Capillary Blood Collection Tubes Used with Magellan Diagnostics LeadCare Testing Systems ā€‹
  • Baby Food Safety: frequently asked questions about Assembly Bill 899​
  • ​View a list of consumer products found to contain lead​ (Excel spreadsheet)​
  • Learn about school drinking water testing for lead and find your school’​s test results
  • FDA alert: Multiple cinnamon products​ found to​ contain elevated levels of lead​

​We want to hear from you! Take our survey to share your feedback about CLPPB’s resources and services.​

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