Tainted Turmeric: Alarming Lead Levels Found in South Asian Spice0

• Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
• November 14, 2024

Lead Contamination in South Asian Turmeric A recent study reveals high lead levels in various turmeric samples sold in India, Nepal, and Pakistan, with some exceeding 1,000 micrograms per gram (µg/g) per dose, far above regulatory limits. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) caps the allowable lead content in turmeric at 10