Kids’ health
Few things are more important than keeping kids safe and healthy. Working together, we can protect them from hidden dangers, toxic threats and unsafe products and practices.
We all work hard to make sure the young ones in our lives and communities can grow up happy and healthy. In many ways the world is safer than it has ever been for kids — but there are still way too many avoidable risks and hidden dangers that kids face every day. Together, we can better alert parents and communities about threats to kids’ health; we can ensure everyone has access to resources that will help them keep their families safe; and we can work together around commonsense solutions.
The Latest on Kids’ health
STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging
Looking ahead: protecting the climate, nature and consumers in 2024
Updates
Stop The Overuse Of Antibiotics
Panera Bread backs off of no antibiotics policy
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
We’re making your voice heard on mercury pollution
Featured Resources
VR risks for kids and teens
The Threat of “Forever Chemicals”
Green schools guide
Get the Lead Out
Did You Know?
Medical experts estimate that more than 24 million American kids are at risk of losing IQ points due to lead exposure.
What We're Doing
With research indicating that most states are failing to protect children from lead in schools’ drinking water, we need policies that are strong enough to “get the lead out” at schools and preschools.
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t seem to rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals, and as a pediatrician, I have been especially interested in OSPIRG’s projects that impact the health of children and infants...Patricia Jett, Member
I decided to support an organization that doesn’t…rely on partisan politics to accomplish goals
The Latest
Type
Addictive apps gather data on children
Apps and games use manipulative tactics to keep kids online longer, and extract data about them.
Gas stoves and your health: What you need to know to keep your family safe, healthy
The kitchen appliance has been all over the news since CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr. discussed the cons of these appliances
Saying farewell to fluorescents
Fluorescent light bulbs are a common sight in offices, garages, and basements—but they contain toxic mercury and are incredibly inefficient compared to newer alternatives. It's time to phase them out.
Consumer safety official sets his sights on gas stove pollution
At a webinar hosted by PIRG, CPSC Commissioner Richard Trumka talked about the agencies work to address the risks of gas stove pollution.
McDonald’s sets targets for responsible antibiotic use in its global beef supply chain
Fast food giant sets targets for responsible antibiotic use in its global beef supply chain
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG