Hazards: Lead Found in Indian Spices and Powders
March 23, 2010 by deborah
Filed under Childhood Issues, Environmental Issues
The New York Times reported A new study suggests that Indian spices and ceremonial powders may contain lead at levels that could be hazardous to children.
Lead has been found in house paint and imported toys, and now it appears Indian spices and ceremonial powders may contain lead at levels that may be hazardous to children.
Sindoor, the vermillion powder applied along the hairline or as a dot on the forehead, had the highest contamination levels of some 157 products tested by Boston researchers, with some samples consisting of almost 50 percent lead, according to a paper published early online in the journal Pediatrics on March 15.
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