Researchers have suggested guidance in the United Kingdom should be revised because it does not recognize how lead is stored in soil and transferred to vegetables.
Recent years have seen a rise in popularity of
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Heavy metals found in 40 percent of protein powders tested
Healthy eating enthusiasts may want to reconsider their protein powder choices in light of a new study that shows 40 percent of 134 brands tested have
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Arsenic in infant rice cereals compared with lead exposure
Infant rice cereals are popular with parents because they are affordable, easy to digest, and unlikely to cause
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Firm again recalls supplements for excess lead levels; kids sick
A Chicago business whose supplement products have been recalled for expensive lead and linked to several illnesses and possibly two deaths of children is again recalling products because of excess lead content.
Ton Shen Health
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Life Rising tablets suspected in elevated lead cases, 2 deaths
Local, state and federal officials are investigating Ton Shen Health in relation to elevated lead levels in children and two deaths that occurred after people took a Life Rising brand dietary supplement. The Chicago-based Ton
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Six brands of turmeric added to recall for excessive lead
A New Jersey company has expanded its recall of ground turmeric to include additional brands distributed nationwide. Excessive lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children, has been confirmed in the spice.
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UPDATED: More turmeric recalled because of lead; supplier not named
UPDATED CONTENT Aug. 8 — JM Exotic updated its recall notice, reporting that the recalled turmeric was solely distributed to a farmer’s market in Doraville, GA, from May until August. An Alabama company is recalling
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Ground turmeric recalled nationwide because of excessive lead
Gel Spice Inc. is recalling ground turmeric powder that was distributed to retailers nationwide because it contains excessive levels of lead, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, infants and children.
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UK Food Standards Agency: Nestlé’s Maggi Noodles Do Not Contain Excess Lead
The United Kingdom’s food safety regulatory agency has stated that Nestlé’s Maggi noodles do not contain excess lead and are safe to consume. “The FSA can confirm that results from testing samples of Maggi noodles
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