High Lead Levels in Artificial Turf

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A California group cautioned about potential lead exposure from artificial turf products on sports fields, playgrounds and homes. Tests done in an independent lab showed a large amount of lead in artificial lawns and play-grass which can be wiped off the turf with a cloth or child's hand.

Top Resources on High Lead Levels in Artificial Turf

ABC7: Group Says Synthetic Sports Surfaces Contain High Lead Levels (June 23, 2008)
Athletic Turf: CEH says Lead Problem in Synthetic Turf Goes Beyond Sports Turf (June 24, 2008)
MedGuru: Turf Wars: California Probes Lead Levels in Artificial Turf (June 24, 2008)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Group Warns of Lead in Turf (June 24, 2008)
News Inferno: Artificial Turf Makers Could Face Lawsuits over Lead Contamination (June 24, 2008)

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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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