H.R. 4040 CPSIA And Facts About Lead Poisoning

The current standard for lead in paint is 600ppm (parts per million) total lead.  It has been this way for the past 30 years.  This is 0.06% lead content.

In 2003 a child died from lead poisoning after swallowing a piece of jewelry obtained from a vending machine.

In July 2003, a boy aged 4 years was taken to a physician in Oregon after several days of abdominal cramping, vomiting, and diarrhea without fever. His symptoms resolved until 1–2 weeks later when he had another bout of vomiting and abdominal pain. Source Center For Disease Control

Ultimately, this child died after 4 visits to the emergency room or to see a Physician over a 3-week time span. Read more