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Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 21, 2026
Key Update Consumers may need to exercise caution when buying turmeric after food safety officials in Patna detected lead chromate in 28 of 35 turmeric samples collected during a market inspection. The Food Safety Department collected the samples from around a dozen shops in Danapur market as part of a special drive against food adulteration.
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Is There Lead in Your Turmeric?0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 15, 2024
Turmeric, often called the “golden spice,” has long been praised for its vibrant colour and powerful health benefits. From boosting immunity to reducing inflammation, it’s a staple in kitchens and medicine cabinets worldwide. But recent reports have raised a troubling question: Is your turmeric contaminated with lead? Growing evidence suggests that turmeric, especially from certain
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Tainted Turmeric: Alarming Lead Levels Found in South Asian Spice 0
- 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
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Lead Chromate Found in 28 of 35 Turmeric Samples in Patna
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 21, 2026
Is There Lead in Your Turmeric?
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 15, 2024
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