North Ramsey News

Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Anoka County Public Health to investigate cases of elevated lead blood levels among children of workers at Federal Ammunition. MDH is urging employees of the plant in Anoka to have their children tested for lead exposure following four cases of elevated lead blood levels among workers children. MDH has linked the cases involving children to lead dust brought home accidentally on the clothing and personal items of family members who work at the plant.
MDH, Ramsey County and Anoka County Public Health are working with the families of the identified cases. They also want to ensure all at-risk workers and family members are tested and that families have access to information on reducing lead exposure. Workers are encouraged to connect with their primary health care provider to ensure that all children up to age 17 and pregnant household members receive a blood lead test. Workers at the plant may also wish to be tested if they have not received occupational blood lead testing through their employer.

In addition, free blood lead testing is available at the following dates and locations:

•    Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, 11 a.m. -4 p.m.- Latinx Americans in STEM Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota*

• Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.- Andover Community Center, Door 1 (West Side), Community Room A, 15200 Hanson Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304

•    Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, 11 a.m. -4 p.m.- Asian Americans in STEM Day at the Science Museum of Minnesota*

*No admission fee required and parking will be validated for those seeking lead testing.

More information and resources on take-home lead

•    MDH

• Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health

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