Onondaga County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

03/11/2026

LEAD RECALL ALERT – The KiddoSpace Children’s Christmas Tree Toy Play Sets have been recalled due to the zipper pull on the music box compartment having high lead levels, posing a possible health risk. They were sold at thekiddospacestore.com. Consumers who purchased this product are advised to keep the play sets away from their children. KiddoSpace can be contacted to receive a free toy replacement. Consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” on the tree and submit a photo of the marked product to: info@kiddospace.com.

If your child has been in contact with this product, consider having them tested for an elevated blood lead level. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can cause permanent damage to the nervous system. This can result in learning disorders, developmental delays, and other long-term health problems.

For more information about blood lead testing, contact your child’s healthcare provider. If your child does not have a healthcare provider or if you have other questions, contact us at LeadFreeKids@ongov.net or call (315) 435-3271.

To read the full product recall, please visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Christmas-Tree-Play-Sets-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-and-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys

03/09/2026

LEAD RECALL ALERT – The KiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys have been recalled due to the flashcards having high lead levels, posing a possible health risk. They were sold at Amazon.com and thekiddospacestore.com. Consumers who purchased this product are advised to keep the flashcard talking toy away from their children. The KiddoSpace can be contacted to receive a free replacement toy or USB cable.

-For the animal-shaped toy, consumers will be asked to write “RECALLED” in permanent marker on the unit and submit a photo of the marked product to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a replacement toy of at least equal value to the purchase price of the recalled animal-shaped toy. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled toys in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements.

-For the rectangular toy, consumers will be asked to cut the USB cable and submit a photo of the cut USB cable to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a free replacement USB cable. Consumers should then dispose of the cut USB cable.

If your child has been in contact with this product, consider having them tested for an elevated blood lead level. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can cause permanent damage to the nervous system. This can result in learning disorders, developmental delays, and other long-term health problems.

For more information about blood lead testing, contact your child’s healthcare provider. If your child does not have a healthcare provider or if you have other questions, contact us at LeadFreeKids@ongov.net or call (315) 435-3271.

To read the full product recall, please visit:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Flashcard-Talking-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-and-Phthalate-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-and-Phthalates-Bans-and-Standard-for-Toys

03/06/2026

Join our Public Health Educator at the Access CNY Family Engagement Event to learn about Lead Poisoning Prevention! Friday, March 13, 12:00-1:00 pm or register at the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-pfzzu-CTzGRl74cQOlFfA

Lead poisoning is preventable. Join us to learn how.

At this month’s Family Engagement Event, we welcome Public Health Educator Stephanie Carbone with the Onondaga County Health Department to present Protecting Kids from Lead Poisoning, a guide for families to learn about lead poisoning, what testing looks like, and practical prevention tips and resources to keep children safe and healthy.

🗓 Friday, March 13
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 1603 Court Street or join virtually via Zoom

This is about prevention, awareness, and making sure every child in our community has the opportunity to grow and thrive in a safe environment.

RSVP with how you’ll attend:
📧 Karen.Fuller@accesscny.org
📱 Call or text 315-410-3369

Strong families. Safe homes. Healthy futures.

03/06/2026

LEAD RECALL ALERT – The KiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits have been recalled due to the pens having high lead levels, posing a possible health risk. They were sold at Amazon.com and thekiddospacestore.com. Consumers who purchased this product are advised to keep the pens away from their children and dispose of them. The KiddoSpace can be contacted at info@thekiddospace.com to receive free replacement pens and refills.

If your child has been in contact with this product, consider having them tested for an elevated blood lead level. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead poisoning, which can cause permanent damage to the nervous system. This can result in learning disorders, developmental delays, and other long-term health problems.

For more information about blood lead testing, contact your child’s healthcare provider. If your child does not have a healthcare provider or if you have other questions, contact us at LeadFreeKids@ongov.net or call (315) 435-3271.

To read the full product recall, please visit: 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

03/03/2026

To celebrate National Nutrition Month, we are teaming up with the Creating Healthy Schools & Communities (CHSC) Program for a special giveaway! Throughout the month, we’ll be giving away nutrition bags filled with helpful supplies. To get your nutrition bag, come see us at food pantries and fresh food giveaways around the City of Syracuse! Check out the dates and locations below to see where we’ll be in the community!

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know certain foods can prevent lead poisoning? Foods rich in Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin C can help prevent lead from being absorbed into the blood!

Healthy Foods to Eat:

Iron: Dry cereals, ground beef, spinach, potatoes.

Calcium: Low-fat yogurt, broccoli, cheese, greens.

Vitamin C: Oranges, strawberries, sweet potatoes.

Eat Healthy to Fight Lead!

To learn more information about lead-fighting foods, visit: https://onondaga.gov/health-lead/protecting-children/

02/25/2026

We have blood lead testing dates scheduled for March! Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. To see if your child needs a blood lead test, call us at (315) 435-3271, email LeadFreeKids@ongov.net, or fill out our online form here: https://redcap.link/r8076nak

02/17/2026

Did you know that some medicines, spices, cosmetics from other countries could also contain lead?

The lead in these products can cause children to get sick. Some examples are:

Cosmetics such as Kohl (also known as surma or kajal), is one used to accent the eyes.
Herbal and Aryuvedic Medicines & Spices from the Middle East, Latin America, India and China.
Candy: Many types from around the world.

To learn more information about other products that may contain lead, visit: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/lead/sources.htm

02/10/2026

Did you know that there are usually no signs that a child has been exposed to lead? A blood test is the only way to tell how much lead is in a child’s body.

Lead can cause lifelong learning, growth, and behavior problems. Younger children are more at risk for lifelong damage caused by lead because their bodies are still developing. There is no safe amount of lead.

All children should be tested for lead at age one and again at age two! To find out if your child needs a lead test, contact your child’s doctor.

For more information about blood lead testing, visit: https://forms.ongov.net/testing-children-for-lead-poisoning/

02/04/2026

💧 Water Fact Wednesday 💧
Did you know that skin doesn’t easily absorb lead from water during bathing or showering? Older homes may have lead service lines bringing water into the home or have lead-containing fixtures in indoor plumbing.

The primary risk with lead in water comes from ingestion, especially for young children who might drink bathwater or put their hands in their mouth after touching it. The major concern is swallowing water which can be absorbed internally.

Lead can cause lifelong learning, growth and some behavior problems affecting the brain, kidneys and nervous system.

To learn more information about lead in water, visit: https://www.syr.gov/Departments/Water/Lead-Free-Syracuse

01/30/2026

We have blood lead testing dates scheduled for February! Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. To see if your child needs a blood lead test, call us at (315) 435-3271, email LeadFreeKids@ongov.net, or fill out our online form here: https://redcap.link/r8076nak

01/20/2026

Children who live in older homes with chipping or peeling paint are at the highest risk for lead poisoning. If you live in a home built BEFORE 1978, your home likely contains lead paint. If you rent an older home or apartment and are pregnant or have children under age six living with you, you may be eligible for a FREE home lead inspection!

For more information about home lead inspections call 315-435-3271 or visit: https://onondaga.gov/health-lead/home-inspections/