Last Updated: February 20, 2019
Description
Lead: Food and Dishes
Images: All purchased; Pottery cup used with permission by Dr. Hore
Big idea: Lead can be found in food and dishes.
Talking points:
- Spices and “hot” flavorings – Spices can come from all over: Mexico, Georgia (the country), Pakistan, India, Bangladesh
- Lead-glazed pottery and ceramic ware
- Imported candy – especially imported candies with hot ingredients
Sources:
Arizona Department of Health Services
Questions and Answers on Lead-Glazed Traditional Pottery
The Hidden Dangers of Hot Sauce, July 2013; UNLV study
CDC Sources of Lead: Candy
Categories: Lead