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Hemorrhoid ointment from Vietnam​​​
:  In March 2024, a woman in​​ Sacramento developed severe lead poisoning and died after using a hemorrhoid ointment from Vietnam called Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu. Testing of the ointment found a highly dangerous amount of lead. Exposure to any amount of lead can harm health. ​

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​​​​Exposure Investigations Section


Welcome to our Exposure Investigations Section. 

  • We investigate exposures to toxic substances in the environment that occur through air, water, soil, food, or consumer products.
  • We evaluate how such exposures can affect people's health.
  • We identify strategies to reduce harmful exposures.
  • We assist counties with preparing for and responding to environmental health emergencies.​

​​​Our staff includes toxicologists, epidemiologists, health educators, and environmental scientists.​

​Learn more about our work below. ​​​​​​​​​


Update​  ​Superfund and Hazardous Waste Sites in California

CDPH no longer conducts Public Health Assessments (PHAs) and Health Consultations (HCs) of hazardous waste sites. Please see our Superfund and hazardous waste sites webpage for more information. ​

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