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Joseph PissariJoseph Pissari, Owner of Eagle Paint (TRT: 3:38)
It’s been recognized for at least two centuries that lead is toxic. So why did painters mix it into their pigments? And how widespread was the use of lead paint? Sara Lee Kessler spoke with Joseph Pisarri, whose father and uncle founded Eagle Paint, in Englewood, New Jersey, more than 54 years ago. Pisarri has quite a collection of vintage lead-based paint.
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Lead-Safe HomeLead Video #1 (Health)  (TRT: 2:00 )
Every case of childhood lead poisoning is, theoretically,
preventable. So why is it still a problem in New Jersey? Find out what you should know about reducing the risk of exposure and keeping your children safe. Sara Lee Kessler reports.
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Suburban HomeLead Video #2 (Housing) (TRT: 2:00)
While it’s true that most lead poisoning cases occur in
inner cities, the problem occurs wherever there are old homes and that means in wealthy suburban neighborhoods, too. Find out how to identify it and what to do about it. Sara Lee Kessler reports.
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