Lead poisoning linked to imported spices
https://www.profitableratecpm.com/f4ffsdxe?key=39b1ebce72f3758345b2155c98e6709c
Published:
Consumers are being warned about the risks of buying spices abroad after a case of lead poisoning in England.
The alert comes after a Northolt resident fell ill with high levels of lead in his blood. An investigation by Ealing Council and the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) traced potential sources of exposure and found dangerous levels of the metal in spices the patient had brought back from a holiday in Asia.
Your support protects public health
Food Safety News is a reader-funded nonprofit organization. Your donation ensures critical coverage of outbreaks, recalls and regulations remains free for everyone.
