The emergency rule lowers Wisconsin’s lead poisoning threshold from 5 micrograms per 100 milliliters, down to 3.5 micrograms to align with the CDC’s recommendations. In Wisconsin, lead ...

This outstanding success resulted primarily from federal action in the 1970s that discontinued the use of lead in gasoline and residential paint. Nevertheless, lead-based paint remains the most common ...

Gov. Tony Evers, as previewed in his 2025 State of the State address, announced approval of the Wisconsin Department of ...

The action levels ... about lead poisoning," says Dr. Donner, "don't hesitate to ask your pediatrician for the proper testing." While no amount of lead is considered safe, the CDC has established ...

Every year, foodborne illnesses sicken 50 million Americans and claim an estimated 3,000 lives. The food safety system is governed by 15 different federal agencies responsible for the enforcement of ...