Lead Information
Recall Notice
We would like to inform you of the three recent recalls announced by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to potential lead contamination. Please see the details below:
- Imported Cookware Recall: Three additional cookware products may leach lead into food when used for storing or cooking. More information about the recall is available using the link: FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead: August 2025 | FDA
- Cinnamon Product Recall- Jiva Organics: Jiva Organic ground cinnamon was added to the list of cinnamon products that contained elevated levels or lead. More information about the recall is available using the link: More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead | FDA
- Sprout Organics Baby Food Recall: One lot of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because the product may contain elevated levels of lead. More information about this recall is available using the link: Sprout Organics Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach Due to Possible Health Risk | FDA
Municipal Lead Law
The Gloucester County Health Department staff conduct childhood lead poisoning investigations alongside public health nurses to determine contributing factors to the lead poisoning in children ages 0-72 months within and around residential properties. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure to lead, contact your local pediatrician and have him or her tested.
As per: New Jersey Regulation NJAC 8:51:
- All children should be tested at both 12 and 24 months of age
- Any child 25 to 72 months (less than 6 years) of age who has never previously been tested
- Any child up to 72 months of age who has been exposed to a known or suspected source of lead
Please see the links below for additional, valuable information.
The Health Department conducts lead inspections in response to elevated blood lead levels for children only. We copy the municipal Construction Official on our inspection findings for reference.
New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (NJDCA) regulations require municipalities to monitor and conduct lead assessments/inspections for rental properties.
Provided are two links:
NJ Department of Community Affairs
Frequently asked Questions about the law:
https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/resources/pdfs/All_Webinar_Questions_Fin.pdf
DCA has provided an email for questions: leadlaw21pl182@dca.nj.gov
Please address specific program concerns with NJDCA.
New Jersey has taken steps to remove or reduce harmful lead exposures. Many of these measures rely on attention and action by administrators at the municipal level. Provided below is Fact Sheet to assist municipalities and residents.