lead poisoning

China Acts After Kindergarten Lead Poisoning Scandal Sickens 247 0
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- July 24, 2025
Shocking Scandal Sparks Nationwide Reforms China has announced sweeping food safety measures for schools after a lead poisoning scandal in Gansu province sickened 247 children and staff. The incident, which involved industrial-grade pigment added to kindergarten meals for visual appeal, has been called one of the worst school food safety crises in recent history. The
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Over 200 Children in China Suffer Lead Poisoning from Tainted School Food 0
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- July 9, 2025
Report In a disturbing case of food contamination, more than 200 children at a kindergarten in Tianshui, northwestern China’s Gansu province, were found with abnormally high levels of lead in their blood. Authorities traced the source to food served at the school, which reportedly contained industrial-grade painting pigments used as dye. The local government
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Toxic Trouble: Mumbai Man Suffers Lead Poisoning from Old Aluminum Cooker 0
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- July 4, 2025
Report Doctors in Mumbai diagnosed a 50-year-old man with severe lead poisoning after he suffered from memory loss, fatigue, and painful numbness in his legs. Dr Vishal Gabale, the treating physician, confirmed elevated blood lead levels of 22 micrograms per deciliter through a heavy metal screening. Dr Gabale traced the cause to the patient’s old
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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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