Do not store or serve food in pottery that is meant for decorative use. Also, do not store food or beverages in lead crystal or china. If inspection shows the house has lead-based paint, the family should not renovate or attempt to remove the paint themselves. Work should be done by someone who knows how to protect workers, the family and the environment. The family should not be in the home during renovations or paint removal.
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Washington, D.C., 20003. Contact for a list of publications and further resources. The National Conference of State Legislatures Lead Hazards Project for information regarding state legislative and regulatory programs. Your state health department. References Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.