Albany action could counter lead poisoning

It's unacceptable that despite public education and decades-old legislation that lead poisoning continues to be a serious threat to public health.

A bill being proposed in Albany might help, and we urge lawmakers to get it passed.

Cheaply made products marketed for children are continually being recalled for lead content. Vinyl baby bibs being sold by a national retailer were recently found to have high levels of lead. Babies, of course, will sometimes chew on their bibs.