Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

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The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is a Public Health Services program that seeks to eliminate childhood lead poisoning by caring for lead-poisoned children and identifying and eliminating sources of lead exposure. Our efforts are pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 105275-105310 (Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1991).

To contact the Public Health Nurse/Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program please call (661) 321-3000.

To file a tip or complaint regarding a lead hazard in our community, please fill out this form and email it to EH@kerncounty.com or bring it to 2700 M St, Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA 93301.

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Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Services

The Kern County Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program provides case management services for lead-exposed children of the county along with community and provider education and outreach. This strategy utilizes a wide range of resources to ensure optimal health care.

Public Health Nurse/Registered Environmental Health Specialists

Conduct home visits to children with very high blood lead levels.
Complete a child/family assessment (physical, psychosocial, and environmental).
Identify and test for possible lead sources such as pottery and home remedies.
Provide health education, monitor lead levels, and encourage medical follow-up.
Provide nutritional counseling and referrals for children with very high blood lead levels.
Conduct environmental home inspections to children with very high blood lead levels.
Identify and test for possible lead sources such as paint, soil, dust, and water.
Provide recommendations to reduce contact with lead.
Follow-up to see that sources of lead are corrected.

Health Education Staff

Provide information to families of children with moderately elevated blood lead levels regarding possible lead sources, nutrition, and blood lead testing recommendations.
Provide health education through presentations and health fairs to the general public, medical providers, and community-based organizations.
Work with families and healthcare providers.

Information for Parents

Lead is a poison that is particularly dangerous for young children because of their small size and rapid growth and development. It can cause behavioral and learning difficulties, anemia, seizures, and other medical problems. A lead test is the only way to know if your child has lead poisoning.

Children should be tested at 12 months and 24 months of age. This requirement is a part of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) schedules. Children from 3 to 6 years of age should have their blood tested if they have not been tested before and:

Are Medi-Cal eligible.
Live in or regularly visit a house built before 1978 with ongoing or recent renovations or remodeling.
Have a sibling or playmate who has or has had lead poisoning.

Sources of Lead

Lead poisoning occurs when the body absorbs lead in large amounts by breathing in or swallowing substances that contain lead. It is seen after exposure to lead for months or years. Lead can be found throughout a child’s environment.

Homes built before 1978 (when lead-based paints were banned) probably contain lead-based paint. When the paint peels and cracks, it makes lead dust. Children can be poisoned when they swallow or breathe in lead dust.
Certain water pipes may contain lead.
Lead can be found in some products such as toys and jewelry.
Lead is sometimes in candies imported from other countries or traditional home remedies.
Occupations involved working with lead-based products, such as auto repair, battery manufacturing, mining, painting, and welding may cause parents to bring lead into the home.
Children who live near airports may be exposed to lead in air and soil from aviation gas.
Soil
Pottery
Cosmetics
Art supplies
Lead bullets

Resources

Prevention

Parents and caregivers can also prevent childhood lead poisoning by:

Wiping clean or taking off shoes before entering the home
Washing children’s hands and toys often
If lead-based paint is on any surface inside or outside of the home, wet mop and wash surfaces often
When painting or remodeling, always follow “lead-safe” work practices:
- Use plastic sheeting on the ground and furniture while working.
- Wet surfaces before sanding and scraping.
- Wet mop the area with an all-purpose cleaner at the end of the day
If hiring workers, ensure they are properly certified (California Department of Public Health for abatement, United States Environmental Protection Agency for renovation)

Resources

Protect Your Child - English/Spanish (ca.gov)

Nutrition

Children with empty stomachs absorb more lead than children with full stomachs. Eating healthy foods can help keep children safe from lead. Serve children healthy meals and snacks at least every 3 – 4 hours including:

Protein, such as lean meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, and unsalted nuts and seeds
Vegetables, in a variety of colors like dark green, red, orange, yellow and purple
Fruits, like fresh, frozen or canned fruits without added sugar.
Whole grains, like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, quinoa, and brown rice.
Dairy products, such as milk, soy milk, nut milks, or yogurt without added sugar.

Limit foods with:

Added sugar, like candy, soda, sugary breakfast cereal, sweet treats and granola bars.
Added fat, like fried foods, fast foods, chips, pork rinds and other processed foods.

Resources

Make Healthier Choices (ca.gov) – English
Make Healthier Choices (ca.gov) – Spanish
For more information please visit: California Department of Public Health - Me and My Family

Current Lead Recalls

For the Latest Lead Recalls please refer to “U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission” by visiting: www.CPSC.GOV or calling: 1-800-638-2772.

Great Value Dino Shaped Chicken Nuggets FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Frozen, Dinosaur-Shaped, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Nuggets Due To Traces of Lead

Recal Date: April 1, 2026

TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Recall Number: 26-293

TheKiddoSpace Block Handwriting Practice Kit TheKiddoSpace Cursive Handwriting Practice Kit

TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys Due to Risk of Injury from Lead and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans and Standard for Toys

Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Recall Number: 26-296

TheKiddoSpace Talking Flashcards Animals

TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Christmas Tree Play Sets Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban and Mandatory Standard for Toys

Recall Date: February 26, 2026
Recall Number: 26-300

IKM Recalls Product Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: January 23, 2026

IKM 4-quart Pital brass pot IKM Aluminum Kadai Brass Tope IKM Saucepan with Wooden Handle

Town Aluminum Sauce Pan Town Aluminum Sauce Pan Label Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. Recalls Aluminum Saucepans Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: December 12, 2025

Lucky Foods Cinnamon TBC Distribution Corporate Recalls Lucky Foods Brand Cinnamon Powder Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: December 9, 2025

FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead: August 2025

Recall Date: November 24, 2025

Shata Milk Pan Shata Traders Inc Recalls Chef Brand Milk Pan 24cm Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: November 19, 2025

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

Recall Date: November 7, 2025

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

Recall Date: October 30, 2025

Durra brand ground cinnamon More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

Recall Date: October 8, 2025

In Motion Design Recalls Evermore Surprise Eggs Due to Risk of Serious Injury; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: October 2, 2025
Recall Number: 26-001

Evermore Surprise Egg Toy plane from inside surprise egg Evermore Surprise Egg with Pink Wrap High Wind toy plane from inside surprise egg

Wise Wife Cinnamon - back of package SLR Food Distribution, Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: September 26, 2025

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

Recall Date: September 12, 2025

El Chilar Marcum Spice Class Spicy World of USA

FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead: August 2025

Recall Date: September 12, 2025

Tiger White Kadai Silver Horse Kadai Silver Horse Milk Pan JK Vallabhdas Kadai

Blue highlight showing best buy date: Month, Day, Year. 4 digit lot code highlighted in red.

Sprout Organics Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach Due to Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: September 16, 2025

Back of can of Parashop pear slice in juice Parashop Pear Slice in Juice Can

W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium

Recall Date: July 23, 2025

SPPTTY Kids Bicycles

SPPTTY Kids Bicycles Recalled Due to Risk of Death or Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold at Walmart by Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology

Recall Date: July 10, 2025
Recall Number: 25-382

Boyro Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Fall Hazard; Violations of the Federal Standard for Infant Walkers and Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

Recall Date: June 26, 2025
Recall Number: 25-361

VFAUOSIT-faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Number: 25-262

Kicimpro kitchen faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Kicimpro Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Number: 25-264

Oomolangma faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Qomolangma Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Number: 25-259

HGN kitchen Faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using HGN Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Number: 25-261

NICTIE Bathroom Faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using NICTIE Brand Bathroom Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 15, 2025
Recall Number: 25-268

Rainsworth faucet CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Rainsworth Brand Bathroom Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Recall Number: 25-267

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using VESLA HOME Brand Kitchen Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Recall Number: 25-263

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using KZH Brand Bathroom Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Recall Number: 25-265

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using CEINOL Brand Bathroom Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children

Recall Date: May 14, 2025
Recall Number: 25-266

Good & Gather Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree from Target Good and gather baby food

Recall Date: March 12, 2025
Lot numbers 4169 and 4167

Dlesot Snap Children’s Hair Clips Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by YFLGOTOO

Recall Date: May 1, 2025
Recall Number: 25-245

A variety of unicorn, butterfly, star, and opal-looking jewelry

Silvertone unicorn-themed jewelry with purple accents

Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous
Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by LordRoads

Recall Date: January 2, 2025
Recall Number: 25-082

Image of heart shaped box that has a variety of rings inside of it

Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead andCadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo

Recall Date: September 19, 2024

Yellow kids toy hoe next to Yellow kids toy rake

Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale

Recall Date: September 12, 2024

Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: May 2, 2024

Cao Voi Tri Cay Thau Dau

If you or someone you know uses "Cao Voi Tri Cay Thau Dau", we strongly advise discontinuing its use immediately and consulting a healthcare provider for lead testing.

Fossil Group Recalls Bracelet Sold with Skechers Jewelry Gift Sets Due to High Levels of Lead and Cadmium

Recall Date: March 7, 2024

FDA Alert Concerning Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead (FDA)

Recall Date: March 6, 2024

Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports (CPSC.gov)

Recall Date: January 25, 2024
Recall Number: 24-141

Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by LordRoadS

Recall Date: January 25, 2024
Recall Number: 24-093

PandaEar Recalls Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: November 22, 2023
Recall Number: 24-716

H&M Recalls Men’s Clasp Beaded Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; High Levels of Lead Content

Recall Date: September 21, 2023
Recall Number: 23-293

Soojimus Recalls CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children’s Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: July 20, 2023
Recall Number: 23-774

Bunch Bikes Recalls The Preschool Electric Bicycles Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: May 25, 2023

CultureFly Recalls L.O.L. Surprise! Trick or Treat Subscription Boxes Sold with Metal Doll Pins Due to the Violation of the Federal Lead Paint Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall Date: May 4, 2023

Del Maguey Issues Voluntary Recall of Promotional Ceramicware Cups Called 'Copitas' Used for Drinking Mezcal Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: May 1, 2023

Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: April 20, 2023
Recall Number: 23-184

Primark Recalls Children’s Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards

Recall Date: March 2, 2023
Recall Number 23-139

Shop Me Ca Recalls “Diep Bao Cream” Because of Possible Health Risk

Recall Date: February 1, 2023

Hatley USA Recalls Children’s Headbands Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: February 16, 2023
Recall Number: 23-122

Bentex Recalls Children’s Clothing Sets Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Paint and Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recall Date: November 23, 2022
Recall Number: 23-052

Juvo Plus Recalls Children’s Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans

Recall Date: October 20, 2022
Recall Number: 23-703

U.P. Fashion Recalls Children’s Rings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall Date: October 13, 2022
Recall Number: 23-008

Big Game Hunters Children’s Outdoor Kitchens Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Imported by DOM Sports; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com

Recall Date: August 25, 2022
Recall Number: 22-207

Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Natierra Organic Freeze- Dried Blueberry (lot # 2021363-1 & 2022026-1) Due to levels of Lead

Recall Date: July 14, 2022

Recalls and Alerts for Dried Plums (Saladitos) Due to Lead Contamination

Recall Date: February 9, 2022
Recall Number: 22-030

Stack Em’ Up Books Children’s Stackable Toys

Recall Date: February 9, 2022
Recall Number: 22-073

Native Creation Recalls Sweaters

Recall Date: January 5, 2022
Recall Number: 22-044

Fulvic Care Powder and Tablets from Black Oxygen Organics

Recall Date: December 3, 2021

Plush Aflac Doctor Duck

Recall Date: August 26, 2020
Recall Number: 20-173

Hasbro Super Soaker XP 20 and XP 30 Water Blasters

Recall Date: August 19, 2020
Recall Number: 20-168

Boy Scouts of America Cub Scout Activity Pins

Recall Date: July 1, 2020
Recall Number: 20-144

Ximi Vogue Children's Neck Pillows

April 30, 2020
Recall #20-113

Lead Professionals

The Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch (CLPPB) has programs to ensure that workers in occupations involving lead are properly trained to perform their jobs safely and protect their families, clients, and themselves from lead exposure.

Danger: Houses and apartment buildings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Sanding, scraping, or otherwise disturbing lead paint can release large amounts of toxic lead dust. This dust, which may not be visible, can settle on floors and other surfaces where it gets on children’s hands and into their mouths.

Medical Healthcare Professionals

Standard of Care on Screening for Childhood Lead Poisoning

State regulations impose specific responsibilities on doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants doing periodic health care assessments on children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years. This is a brief summary of health care providers' responsibilities. These regulations apply to all physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, not just Medi-Cal or Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) providers.

Health care providers who perform periodic health assessments for children are required to inform parents and guardians about:

The risks and effects of childhood lead exposure.
The requirement that children in Medi-Cal should be blood lead tested.
The requirement that children not in Medi-Cal who are at high risk of lead exposure should also be blood lead tested.

More Information and Resources

Education Materials

The California Department of Public Health’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Branch has developed lead education materials in multiple languages for parents and families, health care provider offices, childcare providers, businesses and organizations, and others interested in preventing lead exposure in children. These materials can be downloaded and printed. To order free printed lead education materials, please contact your local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program @ 661-321-3000

Resources

State of California

Nationwide

CDC Guidelines for Collecting and Handling Blood Lead Samples

Lead Safe Work Practices

Lead Standards & Safety - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Information for Workers - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / NIOSH
Information for Employers - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / NIOSH
Lead Safety: Doing It Right - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Basics of a Lead Health & Safety Program - California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

Other Resources

Protect Workers from Lead Poisoning - New York State Department of Health
Lead Poisoning: Exposure at Work - Georgia Department of Public Health
Examples of Lead-Safe Work Practices - North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Protect Your Family from Sources of Lead - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Cal/OSHA Occupational Lead Exposure Prevention Guidance and Resources - California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Preventing Work-Related Lead Exposure - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) / NIOSH