You can test vinyl lunch boxes you already own using a hand-held lead testing kit, often available at hardware stores. Two reliable and easy-to-use brands are PACE's Lead Alert (also available by calling 1-800-884-6073) and LeadCheck (also available online at www.leadcheck.com). For a visual demonstration of how to use LeadCheck, please visit www.cehca.org/test-for-lead.
If your child's lunch box tests positive please call CEH at 510-594-9864. We can help you interpret the results and can use your product as evidence in our ongoing work get the lead out of our children's lunch boxes.
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In 2005 CEH sued the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of lead-contaminated children's soft, vinyl lunchboxes. The lawsuit eliminated health threats to children from yet another unnecessary source of lead. See what else we’ve accomplished in our first 10 years.