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Baltimore and other northeast big city residential landlords should continually beware that
lead is frequently considered the " ubiquitous contaminant ". Succinctly, it's everywhere.
Virtually all persons in industrial civilizations have some lead in their bodies due to the ubiquitous nature of lead in the environment. Lead is found in many consumer products manufactured in the United States and in foreign countries. Products containing lead include jewelry, toys, cribs, high chairs, cosmetics, and lunchboxes.
In fact, in the 2000s, many toys were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission when they were found to be contaminated with lead. Consumers and children can also be exposed to lead through imported pottery, candles, or Mexican or Asian folk remedies, which may contain high con-
centrations of lead. Additionally, lead particles or dust can be brought into the home from contaminated work clothes, plumbing, playgrounds, et al., and lead to exposure for humans.
Despite all these potential sources of contamination, however, most lead paint litigation arises out of the exposure of children to housing built before 1950 when lead was banned in residential ( as opposed to industrial) paint. In 1978, lead was banned in all paint in the U.S.
Proper maintenance and documentation are key for lead poisoning prevention in residential units.
For an initial courtesy consultation, call Attorney Charles Ware at (410) 730-5016 or (410) 720-6129. He is nationally-respected as a premier lead paint poisoning defense attorney.
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