YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports’ tests of 18 lead and radon test kits for the September issue confirmed that some are a good first step, but testers also found confusing instructions, challenging ...

Kevin Johnson owns an ACE Hardware franchise. Since the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) recent announcement about new risks of lead paint in homes, he's seen plenty of concerned parents checking ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission yesterday announced that its evaluation of commonly available kits to test lead levels in paints and other products showed the products are not reliable.

Health experts have found concerning levels of lead, phthalates, and sodium in popular lunch kits made by well-known brands such as Lunchables and Armour LunchMakers. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit ...

The kits can be used to test water, paint, soil and dust for lead. Individuals will need to collect samples, which takes about 20 minutes, then return the kit to the library to send it to IUPUI for ...

Home test kits used to detect lead in toys are unreliable, according to two recent studies by Consumer Reports and the federal government. Two recent studies indicate that home test kits used to ...

DUKEVILLE — Rowan County said Friday 120Water shipped free lead and copper testing kits to approximately 160 customers on its Northeast Water System. The shipment comes after concerns emerged about ...