NYC Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Education Events and Recall Alerts

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Events

• 🗓️ The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is hosting virtual and in-person events to educate New Yorkers about lead dangers.
• 🎯 These events coincide with National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.

Progress and Ongoing Concerns

• 📈 The acting commissioner highlighted a 93% decline in childhood lead exposure in NYC since 2005.
• ⚠️ Despite progress, there are still too many violations, particularly in the outer boroughs, requiring ongoing lead monitoring and removal in apartments with young children.

Cinnamon Product Recall

• ⚠️ The FDA has expanded a recall of cinnamon products due to potential lead contamination.
• 📦 Hey Tay brand cinnamon powder has been added to the list, sold nationwide in 8 oz bottles with a best buy date of February 2025.
• 🔗 A full list of affected cinnamon brands is available on cbsnewyork.com.

Seeking Help for Lead Concerns

• 📞 New Yorkers concerned about lead in their homes can call 311 to be connected with relevant resources.