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By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — When officials in Wisconsin’s largest city asked the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for help dealing with high levels of lead in city schools, the answer wasn’t what they expected.The CDC said no — because it …
Read More »Fisher-Price Recalls 253,000 Baby Toys Over Choking Risk
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Fisher-Price has recalled 253,000 baby stroller toys in the U.S. because of a choking risk, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).An additional 4,500 toys sold in Canada have also been recalled, according to a report from …
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