Lead-Free Families

05/20/2025

Please be patient with us as our Lead-Free Families webpage undergoes some changes! In the meantime our program is still here and ready to serve families across Lancaster Co. on their journey to a lead-safe home. 🏡

Want to learn more about our programs or how to apply?

Call Us 📞- 717-544-5323
Email Us 💻- [email protected]

03/03/2025

🚨RECALL ALERT🚨 The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 'Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets’ sold in store at retailers across New York, New Jersey,. The recall is due the jewelry in the sets containing levels of lead and cadmium that exceed federal regulations. Please discontinue use of this item immediately. If you believe you have been impacted by this recall, you can contact the manufacturer LordRoads by emailing [email protected] to receive a full refund.

02/28/2025

🚨RECALL ALERT🚨 The New York Wholesale Group of has issued a recall for their product 'Zaarah Herbals- Shatavari Powder’ was distributed to retailers across New York, New Jersey. Connecticut , & California. The recall was issued after the Connecticut Dept. of Consumer Protection found levels of lead that exceed federal regulations in the herbal powder. Please discontinue use of this product immediately. If you believe you have been impacted by this recall, you can return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. For manufacturer questions call 1-800-516-7606.

12/31/2024

11/05/2024

🚨Recall Notice🚨 The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 'Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets’ sold on Amazon. The recall is due to the paint on multiple items in these kits containing levels of lead and phthalates that exceed federal regulations. Please discontinue use of this kit immediately. If you believe you have been impacted by this recall, you can contact DOM Sports by emailing [email protected] for information about receiving free replacement parts for the affected items in the sets.

10/29/2024

We would like to thank each and every family for attending Lead-Free Kids and making our event a success! 🎉 Our team and other community partners had the privilege of sharing lead poisoning prevention education and services with over 200 individuals. 😲 Our success was made possible by wonderful partnerships with the The Lancaster Science Factory, PNC Foundation and Sesame Street in Communities And of course, we can’t forget a special shout-out to our furry friend, Costume Character Elmo for making our children and families feel extra special and welcome at the event! ❤️

10/22/2024

October 20th-26th marks National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in 2024. Join us all week as we share information that can help your family or the families you serve to prevent lead poisoning. And join us this Saturday at The Lancaster Science Factory for Lead-Free Kids!

10/14/2024

🎉It’s almost time🎉 Will your family be joining us at our 2nd Annual Lead-Free Kids event on Saturday, Oct. 26th? 🤔 We sure hope so! ☺️ Free admission to the fun-filled and educational The Lancaster Science Factory, free lead screening for your child through Lancaster EMS, free lead testing of household items through Healthy Homes Lancaster, free lead testing of soil through our partners at University of Pennsylvania, resources from Lead-Free Promise Project on how to connect with your local and state legislators to take a stand against childhood lead poisoning, and much more! Of course we can’t forget that our favorite friend from Sesame Street, Elmo will be stopping by too! ❤️

10/10/2024

🚨RECALL NOTICE🚨 The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 'Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets’ sold exclusively online at Amazon.com. The recall is due to the rings containing levels of lead and cadmium that exceed federal regulations. Please discontinue use of these items immediately. If you believe you have been impacted by this recall, you can send a photo of the disposed product to [email protected].

10/02/2024

🚨RECALL NOTICE🚨 The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for 'Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow & 7-Piece Garden Sets’ with a manufacture date of 12.2023 on the box, sold at in-store and online at Costco stores. The recall is due to the long rake and hoe containing levels of lead that exceed federal regulations. Please discontinue use of this item immediately. If you believe you have been impacted by this recall, you can visit Red Toolbox’s website https://www.recall-rtb.com/ for information how to receive replacement items for the affected items.