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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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251
Row Id: 251 • Product Type: Food-Candy • Product Name: Tarrito Lollipop (Dulces Vero) candy
Row Id
251
Product Type
Food-Candy
Product Name
Tarrito Lollipop (Dulces Vero) candy
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Dulces Vero
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-07-20T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
252
Row Id: 252 • Product Type: Food-Candy • Product Name: Candy
Row Id
252
Product Type
Food-Candy
Product Name
Candy
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Hershey Mexico
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-07-20T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
253
Row Id: 253 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Churritos
Row Id
253
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Churritos
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Kipi
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-07-20T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
254
Row Id: 254 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Churritos
Row Id
254
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Churritos
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-07-20T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
255
Row Id: 255 • Product Type: Tableware/Pottery • Product Name: China Plate
Row Id
255
Product Type
Tableware/Pottery
Product Name
China Plate
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Wedgwood
Made In Country
UNITED KINGDOM
Purchase Country
UNITED KINGDOM
Collection Date
2011-07-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
256
Row Id: 256 • Product Type: Tableware/Pottery • Product Name: Glass cup
Row Id
256
Product Type
Tableware/Pottery
Product Name
Glass cup
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-07-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
257
Row Id: 257 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric powder
Row Id
257
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric powder
Metal
Lead
Concentration
6.7
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Y.V.S. & Co.
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
S
Analysis Type
Laboratory
258
Row Id: 258 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Tea leaves
Row Id
258
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Tea leaves
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Al-K Bous
Made In Country
YEMEN
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-09T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
259
Row Id: 259 • Product Type: Other • Product Name: Metal rods in fish
Row Id
259
Product Type
Other
Product Name
Metal rods in fish
Metal
Lead
Concentration
950000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-14T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
S
Analysis Type
Laboratory
260
Row Id: 260 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Oregano
Row Id
260
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Oregano
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-17T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
261
Row Id: 261 • Product Type: Tableware/Pottery • Product Name: Ceramic container
Row Id
261
Product Type
Tableware/Pottery
Product Name
Ceramic container
Metal
Lead
Concentration
21000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-23T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
262
Row Id: 262 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
262
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Arsenic
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam Oushadh
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
263
Row Id: 263 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
263
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.63
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam Oushadh
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
264
Row Id: 264 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
264
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Phalasarpis (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam Oushadh
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
265
Row Id: 265 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
265
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Arsenic
Concentration
11
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Arya Vaidya Sala
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
266
Row Id: 266 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
266
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
6.6
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Arya Vaidya Sala
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
267
Row Id: 267 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
267
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Mahadhanwantaram Gulika (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
1.4
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Arya Vaidya Sala
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
268
Row Id: 268 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
268
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Arsenic
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
The Ayurvedeeya Arkashala Ltd. Satara
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
269
Row Id: 269 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
269
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
The Ayurvedeeya Arkashala Ltd. Satara
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
270
Row Id: 270 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
270
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Shatavari Kalpa (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
The Ayurvedeeya Arkashala Ltd. Satara
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
271
Row Id: 271 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
271
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Arsenic
Concentration
1200
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ban Labs Ltd.
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
272
Row Id: 272 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
272
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
12000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ban Labs Ltd.
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
273
Row Id: 273 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Row Id
273
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Ovarin (Ayurvedic)
Metal
Mercury
Concentration
18000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Ban Labs Ltd.
Made In Country
INDIA
Purchase Country
INDIA
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
274
Row Id: 274 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric powder
Row Id
274
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric powder
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.72
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-08-25T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
275
Row Id: 275 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Georgian spice
Row Id
275
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Georgian spice
Metal
Lead
Concentration
11000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
GEORGIA
Collection Date
2011-08-26T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
276
Row Id: 276 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Spice
Row Id
276
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Spice
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UZBEKISTAN
Purchase Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Collection Date
2011-08-26T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
277
Row Id: 277 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Surma (Hashmi)
Row Id
277
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Surma (Hashmi)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
610000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
PAKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-08-30T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
278
Row Id: 278 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Surma
Row Id
278
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Surma
Metal
Lead
Concentration
770000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
PAKISTAN
Purchase Country
PAKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
279
Row Id: 279 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Chili powder
Row Id
279
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Chili 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
2011-09-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
280
Row Id: 280 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
280
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
BANGLADESH
Collection Date
2011-09-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
281
Row Id: 281 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Garam Masala
Row Id
281
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Garam Masala
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
BANGLADESH
Collection Date
2011-09-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
282
Row Id: 282 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Chili powder
Row Id
282
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Chili powder
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
BANGLADESH
Collection Date
2011-09-02T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
283
Row Id: 283 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Tempra Paracetamol
Row Id
283
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Tempra Paracetamol
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Mead Johnson
Made In Country
MEXICO
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
284
Row Id: 284 • Product Type: Cosmetics • Product Name: Surma
Row Id
284
Product Type
Cosmetics
Product Name
Surma
Metal
Lead
Concentration
350000
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
PAKISTAN
Purchase Country
PAKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
285
Row Id: 285 • Product Type: Food-Candy • Product Name: Candy
Row Id
285
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
UZBEKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
286
Row Id: 286 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Cheese ball
Row Id
286
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Cheese ball
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UZBEKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
287
Row Id: 287 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Fruit in syrup
Row Id
287
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Fruit in syrup
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UZBEKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
288
Row Id: 288 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Spice
Row Id
288
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Spice
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.76
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UZBEKISTAN
Purchase Country
UZBEKISTAN
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
289
Row Id: 289 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Bo ying compound
Row Id
289
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Bo ying compound
Metal
Lead
Concentration
2.3
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Eu Yan Sang
Made In Country
HONG KONG
Purchase Country
CHINA
Collection Date
2011-09-08T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
290
Row Id: 290 • Product Type: Other • Product Name: Sheetrock peeling
Row Id
290
Product Type
Other
Product Name
Sheetrock peeling
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
2011-09-14T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
291
Row Id: 291 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
291
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
1.9
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-09-22T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
292
Row Id: 292 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Dried fish
Row Id
292
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Dried fish
Metal
Lead
Concentration
0.66
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
BANGLADESH
Purchase Country
BANGLADESH
Collection Date
2011-09-22T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
293
Row Id: 293 • Product Type: Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy • Product Name: Prenatal tablets w Folic Acid
Row Id
293
Product Type
Dietary Supplement/Medications/Remedy
Product Name
Prenatal tablets w Folic Acid
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-09-23T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
294
Row Id: 294 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Jamaican Green Seasoning
Row Id
294
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Jamaican Green Seasoning
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
JAMAICA
Purchase Country
JAMAICA
Collection Date
2011-09-23T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
295
Row Id: 295 • Product Type: Jewelry • Product Name: Baby bracelet
Row Id
295
Product Type
Jewelry
Product Name
Baby bracelet
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNITED STATES
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-10-03T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
296
Row Id: 296 • Product Type: Toys/Children's Products • Product Name: Crayon
Row Id
296
Product Type
Toys/Children's Products
Product Name
Crayon
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
Creative Edge
Made In Country
CHINA
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-10-05T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
297
Row Id: 297 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Dried fruits
Row Id
297
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Dried fruits
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-10-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
298
Row Id: 298 • Product Type: Food Other • Product Name: Seeds (Semilla de Calabasa)
Row Id
298
Product Type
Food Other
Product Name
Seeds (Semilla de Calabasa)
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
MEXICO
Collection Date
2011-10-06T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
A
Analysis Type
Laboratory
299
Row Id: 299 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Turmeric
Row Id
299
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Turmeric
Metal
Lead
Concentration
-1
Units
ppm
Manufacturer
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Made In Country
UNKNOWN OR NOT STATED
Purchase Country
UNITED STATES
Collection Date
2011-10-18T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
300
Row Id: 300 • Product Type: Food-Spice • Product Name: Cumin
Row Id
300
Product Type
Food-Spice
Product Name
Cumin
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
2011-10-18T00:00:00.000
Investigation Type
C
Analysis Type
Laboratory
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