Child Care of the Berkshires - CLPPP

04/06/2026

Update:

This recall has been retracted by the FSIS; per their updated announcement, the suspected lead contamination was the result of a false-positive by their lab. The link goes to the update!

Please be aware of an important lead-related food recall:
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due

I know this style of nuggets are popular with children, so please, check your pantry. The time it takes is worth it, for your peace of mind, and your child's safety!

Be aware, and stay safe put there!

03/25/2026

Step Up for Kids is coming to Pittsfield on 17 April! Mark your calendars!

03/18/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the annual Berkshire Baby Bonana!

03/02/2026

There is an important lead-related recall out:

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Handwriting-Practice-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban

Be aware, and stay safe out there!

Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state reg...

02/04/2026

The CLPPP 2024 Annual report is out! Check out the state of the Commonwealth, and your community, with regard to lead screening, and prevelence of elevated blood-lead in children:

https://www.mass.gov/doc/2024-annual-childhood-lead-poisoning-surveillance-report/download

Be aware, and stay safe out there!

12/18/2025

As we head into the holidays, a reminder that products purchased online are not always as well-screened for lead as we might like:

https://www.consumerreports.org/product-safety/some-eyeliners-contain-potentially-harmful-levels-of-lead-a9866282808/

Be aware, and stay safe out there!

Some traditional eyeliners such as kohl, kajal, and surma have high levels of lead, according to recent research. CR explains what you need to know.

11/20/2025

Please be aware, there is an important recall on infant formula:

11/12/2025

Curious about lead safety?

Holyoke has an educational event coming up!

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Protect-Your-Children-from-Lead-Exposure---Join-Us-for-a-Free-Community-Event-.html?soid=1102009602968&aid=qdl0Nf6Zi0A

Be aware, and stay safe out there!

Email from Public Health Institute of Western MA Children are welcome, activities will be provided & light refreshments will be served. Are you having trouble viewing this email? View as webpage You'r

10/24/2025

Short-term steps for safety
Waiting for home deleading? There are some simple steps you can take to help keep kids safe. Learn
more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-short-term-habits-to-keep-your-child-safe-from-
lead

10/24/2025

Exposure to lead in and around the home is a major cause of lead poisoning in children. Get your
home inspected and be sure that all lead is removed or contained. Learn more about preventing
childhood lead poisoning: https://matracking.ehs.state.ma.us/Health-
Data/Childhood_Blood_Lead_Levels.html

10/23/2025

Fact: there is no safe level for lead exposure. Want to know more facts about lead poisoning and how
you can protect yourself and your family? Read on: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-
childhood-lead-poisoning

10/23/2025

Lead inspections

Getting a lead inspection is the first step to making your home safe. Even if your home was inspected before, paint may have since fallen out of compliance. Find licensed inspectors:
https://www.mass.gov/finding-and-removing-lead