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A third-party IAPMO study found nearly 90% of tested foreign-made off-brand faucets exceeded U.S. safety standards for lead and VOCs, with some readings 356-591% above limits. CPSC issued nine advisories urging immediate cessation, particularly for families with children or pregnant members. Contaminants linked to developmental delays, organ damage, and cancer risks were detected in imported products. Moen, contrasting its rigorous compliance processes (exceeding ANSI, NSF, and Safe Drinking Water Act benchmarks), emphasized the dangers of prioritizing cost over safety, noting widespread use of substandard materials in off-brand manufacturing. The findings highlight urgent supply chain oversight concerns as 35 million such units entered the U.S. since 2020.