Did you know?

Lead may be found in soil, traditional glazed pottery, spices, or in some toys and antiques, particularly those made in other countries. Although lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell, exposure to lead can seriously harm a child’s health.

Oregon Health Authority is offering free, confidential lead screening for your soil, pottery, spices, and children’s toys on Saturday, May 17th! For this event, prepare at least 2 cups of dry soil sampled from your yard, play area, or garden. Soil must be dry before the event and placed in clear plastic baggies. Results are provided same-day. OHA will provide one-on-one consultations and share practical advice for the whole family!

For more information on what to bring, visit Oregon.gov/soilshopOregon.

****OHA is only able to screen for lead at this event. Screening cannot identify sources of lead and can only detect lead at the point where the sample was taken, rather than an entire area. This method is not as accurate as laboratory analysis and should not be used to make public health or legal decisions.****