Healthy Neighborhoods Program
The Rockland County Healthy Neighborhoods Program (HNP) offers home visits to identify and discuss health and safety issues in the home for eligible residents including low-income residents, seniors, and at-risk families.
We discuss fire safety, carbon monoxide safety and cooking safety, and provide free products to help address these issues, such as smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
HNP provides outreach and education to address and correct asthma triggers in the home, and provides safe cleaning products such as dusters, green cleaners, mattress covers, pillow covers, etc.
We can conduct Radon testing in your home to help
you have a better picture of your indoor air quality. New York State Department of
Health has more information and maps on Radon.
HNP also offers engaging and interactive presentations on a variety of topics.
For more information, email us at: HealthyNeighborhoods@co.rockland.ny.us.
HNP Safety Highlights
Dear Rockland,
Protect your family by staying connected to alerts from the federal and state governments. You can find product recalls at the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s website: Recalls | CPSC.gov
For New York State, you can find alerts from the Dept. of State’s Division of Consumer Protection. Follow them
at:
https://www.facebook.com/NewYorkDepartmentOfState/
https://twitter.com/NYSDOS
https://www.instagram.com/nysdos/
More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead |FDA
The FDA is updating the ground cinnamon alert with additional products, HAETAE-brand and Roshni-brand ground cinnamon, that contain elevated levels of lead. FDA collected samples of these products at a retail establishment. Exposure to these products may be unsafe. Please view the FDA table and recommendations for more details.
The Division of Consumer Protection is urging the federal CPSC to issue a recall of the MAXX Action Helicopter toy, and for Dollar General stores to remove the toy from its shelves due to research and testing finding the black window coating of this toy car contains 1.7 times the allowable paint and surface coating lead level established by the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act.
FDA Issues Letter to Retailers and Distributors Concerning Lead in Certain Imported Cookware | FDA
The FDA warns that some imported cookware products made from aluminum, brass, and aluminum alloys can leach unsafe levels of lead (Pb) into food.
FDA Warning About Attempted Sale of Disguised E-Cigarettes to Youth
FDA Warns Firms for Selling Illegal E-cigarettes That Look Like Toys.
Lithium-Ion
Batteries
Lithium-Ion batteries can store large amounts of energy and may pose a threat if not properly cared for.
Space
Heaters
If you plan to use portable electric space heaters, make sure to follow these tips and recommendations.
Recalls And Warnings
Thousands of consumer products play a role in our daily lives. When these products pose a fire, safety or health hazard, the Consumer Products Safety Commission alerts the public about the risk. Follow these links for important product recalls:
- Consumer Product Safety Commission, Product Recall
- FDA Alert Concerning Certain Cinnamon Products Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead | FDA
Recent Updates:
- TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban | CPSC.gov
- TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys Due to Risk of Injury from Lead and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans and Standard for Toys | CPSC.gov
- TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children’s Christmas Tree Play Sets Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban and Mandatory Standard for Toys
- SHATA TRADERS INC RECALLS CHEF BRAND MILK PAN 24cm BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HEALTH RISK | FDA
- In Motion Design Recalls Evermore Surprise Eggs Due to Risk of Serious Injury; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban | CPSC.gov
- SLR Food Distribution, Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA
- Sprout Organics Expands Voluntary Recall of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach to Include Additional Lot Codes | FDA
- FDA Issues Warning About Imported Cookware That May Leach Lead: August 2025 | FDA
- SPPTTY Kids Bicycles Recalled Due to Risk of Death or Injury from Lead Poisoning; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold at Walmart by Shenzhen Yihuachuang Technology | CPSC.gov
- Boyro Baby Walkers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death to Children from Fall Hazard; Violations of the Federal Standard for Infant Walkers and Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com | CPSC.gov
- Publix Voluntarily Recalls GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouches Due to Lead | FDA
- BASDEHEN Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Chenfeng Store | CPSC.gov
- KICIMPRO Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Kicimpro | CPSC.gov
- VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Whisper08 | CPSC.gov
- Dlesot Snap Children’s Hair Clips Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by YFLGOTOO | CPSC.gov
- Nazzaro Recalls Children Bowling Pin Sipper Cups Due to Risk of Lead Poisoning; Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban | CPSC.gov
- Yaomiao Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by LordRoads | CPSC.gov
- Children’s Jewelry Sets Recalled Due to Risk of Lead and Cadmium Poisoning; Violations of the Federal Lead Content Ban and Federal Hazardous Substances Act; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Newmemo | CPSC.gov
- Red Toolbox Recalls Stanley-Branded Jr. Kids Garden Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; Violation of Federal Ban for Lead in Paint; Sold Exclusively by Costco Wholesale | CPSC.gov
- Thousandshores Recalled Theefun Kids Gardening Tools Sets Due to Violation of the Federal Phthalates Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon | CPSC.gov
- Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Foam Pattern Rollers Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban | CPSC.gov
- Fossil Group Recalls Bracelet Sold with Skechers Jewelry Gift Sets Due to High Levels of Lead and Cadmium | CPSC.gov
- Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports (Recall Alert)
- Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by LordRoadS (Recall Alert)
- Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Children’s Assorted Craft Buttons Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
- Litti City and Litti Pritti Dress up Playsets and Prextex Slime Eggs Recalled Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans. Imported by Perch Amusty and Bingo Deals (Recall Alert)
- Dixon Ticonderoga Recalls Creativity Street Children’s Assorted Craft Buttons Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert)
- H&M Recalls Men's Clasp Beaded Bracelets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard; High Levels of Lead Content (Recall Alert)
- Soojimus Recalls CUPKIN Stainless Steel Children's Cups Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban (Recall Alert)
- Lil Anglers Recalls Children's Fishing Rods Sold with Kid Casters No Tangle Combos Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
- Primark Recalls Children's Bamboo Plates Due to Risk of Lead and Chemical Exposure Hazards
- Hatley USA Recalls Children's Pajamas Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards and Burn Hazard and Children's Headbands Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
- Green Sprouts Recalls Toddler's Stainless Steel Bottles and Cups Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard (Recall Alert)
For more information or to sign-up for a free Healthy Neighborhoods Program home visit, call or email our Healthy Neighborhoods Outreach team:
- William Real
- Jean Junior Durand
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