Lead is a toxic metal that comes from the ground. It can be found polluting air, water and food, as well as in everyday items like toys, spices, cosmetics and pottery. You can’t see, smell or taste lead.
There is no safe level of lead exposure.
Even at the lowest levels of exposure, lead can harm children’s ability to concentrate and focus in school. It even reduces intelligence. Lead exposure damages attention and impulse control and can increase aggression. The effects of lead on the brain are permanent and can affect a child’s long-term development.