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ocregister.comEPA Tests Show Most Eaton Fire Cleanup Sites Below Lead Limits
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency tested soil at 100 properties cleared after the Eaton Fire and found most below federal and state lead screening levels. One outside scientist questioned whether the sampling method captured localized contamination.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUSDA Retracts Health Alert on Walmart Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets After Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has withdrawn a public health alert on frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart stores nationwide. The alert, issued on April 1, 2026, was based on initial testing that suggested elevated lead…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUSDA Retracts Public Health Alert for Frozen Dinosaur-Shaped Chicken Nuggets After Follow-Up Testing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has retracted a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart locations nationwide. The alert, issued on April 1, stemmed from initial testing that indicated elevated trace l…