Metal Content of Consumer Products Tested by the NYC Health Department

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NYC DOHMH tests consumer products collected during investigations of lead poisonings and store surveys, for lead. Certain consumer products are also tested for other metals such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury. This dataset contains the laboratory results for the consumer products that are tested. For more information on hazardous consumer products, visit nyc.gov/hazardous products.

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451
Row Id: 451 • Product Type: Food-Candy • Product Name: Candy
Row Id
451
Product Type
Food-Candy
Product Name
Candy
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Collection Date
2012-05-14T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
452
Row Id: 452 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Loratadina
Row Id
452
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Loratadina
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ultra Laboratoros
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2012-05-16T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
453
Row Id: 453 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Becoactin Syrup
Row Id
453
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Becoactin Syrup
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Meyer Organics Pvt. Ltd.
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
GUYANA
Collection Date
2012-05-16T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
454
Row Id: 454 • Product Type: Jewelry • Product Name: Necklace
Row Id
454
Product Type
Jewelry
Product Name
Necklace
Metal
Lead
Concentration
17
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2012-05-16T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
455
Row Id: 455 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Aehtokiha
Row Id
455
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Aehtokiha
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
GERMANY
Purchase Country
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Collection Date
2012-05-17T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
456
Row Id: 456 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Loratadina
Row Id
456
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Loratadina
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
PRODUCTOS MAVER, S.A. DE C.V.
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2012-05-23T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
457
Row Id: 457 • Product Type: Toys/Children's Products • Product Name: Toy
Row Id
457
Product Type
Toys/Children's Products
Product Name
Toy
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.9
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Spin Master Ltd.
Made In Country
CHINA
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-23T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
458
Row Id: 458 • Product Type: Toys/Children's Products • Product Name: Crayon
Row Id
458
Product Type
Toys/Children's Products
Product Name
Crayon
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.85
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
CHINA
Purchase Country
CHINA
Collection Date
2012-05-30T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
459
Row Id: 459 • Product Type: Toys/Children's Products • Product Name: Crayon
Row Id
459
Product Type
Toys/Children's Products
Product Name
Crayon
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.57
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Collection Date
2012-05-30T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
460
Row Id: 460 • Product Type: Other • Product Name: Sacred candle
Row Id
460
Product Type
Other
Product Name
Sacred candle
Metal
Lead
Concentration
16
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-30T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
461
Row Id: 461 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (orange powder)
Row Id
461
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (orange powder)
Metal
Cadmium
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
462
Row Id: 462 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (orange powder)
Row Id
462
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (orange powder)
Metal
Chromium
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
463
Row Id: 463 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (orange powder)
Row Id
463
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (orange powder)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
330000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
464
Row Id: 464 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (orange powder)
Row Id
464
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (orange powder)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
465
Row Id: 465 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor
Row Id
465
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor
Metal
Lead
Concentration
3.2
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
466
Row Id: 466 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (yellow powder)
Row Id
466
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (yellow powder)
Metal
Cadmium
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
467
Row Id: 467 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (yellow powder)
Row Id
467
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (yellow powder)
Metal
Chromium
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
468
Row Id: 468 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (yellow powder)
Row Id
468
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (yellow powder)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
470
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
469
Row Id: 469 • Product Type: Religious powder • Product Name: Sindoor (yellow powder)
Row Id
469
Product Type
Religious powder
Product Name
Sindoor (yellow powder)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
470
Row Id: 470 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric powder
Row Id
470
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric powder
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
471
Row Id: 471 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Masala
Row Id
471
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Masala
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.76
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNITED STATES
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-05-31T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
472
Row Id: 472 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Chili Powder
Row Id
472
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Chili Powder
Metal
Lead
Concentration
2.8
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
BANGLADESH
Collection Date
2012-06-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
473
Row Id: 473 • Product Type: Toys/Children's Products • Product Name: Kids Crayons
Row Id
473
Product Type
Toys/Children's Products
Product Name
Kids Crayons
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Collection Date
2012-06-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
474
Row Id: 474 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Watercress and Onion Syrup
Row Id
474
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Watercress and Onion Syrup
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.8
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Purchase Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Collection Date
2012-06-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
475
Row Id: 475 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Sancochito
Row Id
475
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Sancochito
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Laboratorios Dr. Collado
Made In Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Purchase Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Collection Date
2012-06-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
476
Row Id: 476 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Betamil Syrup
Row Id
476
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Betamil Syrup
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Laboratorio CUBARBS, S.S.
Made In Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Purchase Country
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Collection Date
2012-06-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
477
Row Id: 477 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Plaster mixture
Row Id
477
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Plaster mixture
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.2
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Collection Date
2012-06-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
478
Row Id: 478 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Mud Facial
Row Id
478
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Mud Facial
Metal
Lead
Concentration
14
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
LIBERIA
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
479
Row Id: 479 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Pushyanug Churna (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
479
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Pushyanug Churna (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
2.6
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Shri Yash Remedies
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
480
Row Id: 480 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Healthrich Multivitamin
Row Id
480
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Healthrich Multivitamin
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.2
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
481
Row Id: 481 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Unlabeled capsules for reproductive health
Row Id
481
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Unlabeled capsules for reproductive health
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.54
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
482
Row Id: 482 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Ras Raj Gutica (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
482
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Ras Raj Gutica (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
2.3
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
483
Row Id: 483 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Ras Raj Gutica (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
483
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Ras Raj Gutica (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
8.4
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
484
Row Id: 484 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
484
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Arsenic
Concentration
81
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Shri Vishwamitra Ayurved Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
485
Row Id: 485 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
485
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
15000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Shri Vishwamitra Ayurved Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
486
Row Id: 486 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
486
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Garbhapal Ras (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
4400
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Shri Vishwamitra Ayurved Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
487
Row Id: 487 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Kanyalohadi Vati (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
487
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Kanyalohadi Vati (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
5.9
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Shri Yash Remedies
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2012-06-07T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
488
Row Id: 488 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Sea Weed
Row Id
488
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Sea Weed
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.2
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAMAICA
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
489
Row Id: 489 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Dried Fish
Row Id
489
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Dried Fish
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.85
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAPAN
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
490
Row Id: 490 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Dried Fish Flakes
Row Id
490
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Dried Fish Flakes
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.6
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAPAN
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
491
Row Id: 491 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Dried mushroom
Row Id
491
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Dried mushroom
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.87
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAPAN
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
492
Row Id: 492 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Weleda Childrens Tooth Gel
Row Id
492
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Weleda Childrens Tooth Gel
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.58
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Weleda
Made In Country
FRANCE
Purchase Country
FRANCE
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
493
Row Id: 493 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Herbal Tea
Row Id
493
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Herbal Tea
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.53
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAPAN
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
494
Row Id: 494 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Body Lotion
Row Id
494
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Body Lotion
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAPAN
Purchase Country
JAPAN
Collection Date
2012-06-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
495
Row Id: 495 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
495
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
496
Row Id: 496 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
496
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
497
Row Id: 497 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
497
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
498
Row Id: 498 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Fenugreek
Row Id
498
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Fenugreek
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
GEORGIA
Purchase Country
GEORGIA
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
499
Row Id: 499 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Zaprana
Row Id
499
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Zaprana
Metal
Lead
Concentration
27000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
GEORGIA
Purchase Country
GEORGIA
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
500
Row Id: 500 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Seasoned Salt
Row Id
500
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Seasoned Salt
Metal
Lead
Concentration
410
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
GEORGIA
Purchase Country
GEORGIA
Collection Date
2012-06-15T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory