Lead Poisoning From Home-Prepared Indian Spices in 3 Families

Shirlee W. Tan, Sharon G. Cohen, Matt A. Wilson, Tory P. Johnson, Jessica A. Ivers

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Abstract

Spice consumption, along with other environmental factors, can contribute to pediatric lead poisoning. Although public health efforts have increased awareness of contamination of spices, false assumptions regarding the safety of home-prepared spices have emerged. Here, we present the clinical features, family beliefs, and environmental toxicology of 3 spice-associated pediatric lead poisoning cases.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)824-829
Number of pages6
JournalClinical pediatrics
Volume62
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • blood lead levels
  • pediatrics
  • spice
  • turmeric

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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