Lead-tainted candy: A possible source of lead exposure to children
Authors:
Elisabeth D. Maxwell a;
Catherine M. Neumann a
| Affiliation: | a Department of Public Health, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-6406, USA |
DOI:
10.1080/02772240701483798
Publication Frequency:
8 issues per year
Published in:
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry,
Volume
90,
Issue
2
March
2008
, pages 301
- 313
First Published:
March
2008
Subjects:
Chemistry;
Environmental & Ecological Toxicology;
Environmental Health;
Environmental Sciences;
Pollution;
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Previously published as:
Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry Reviews
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Abstract
Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common preventable pediatric health problems in the United States. Well-documented past sources of lead exposures are from paint, gasoline, contaminated soils and dust, soldered cans, water pipes, pottery, jewelry, and home remedies and cosmetics. Lead has also been detected in a number of consumer products and food items such as home remedies, cosmetics, crayons, chocolates, and candy. The focus of this article is to highlight the issue of lead in imported candy as a possible source of lead exposure in children.
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| Keywords: Lead-tainted candy; lead; children's environmental health |
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