Poisoning -- Canada
A charming ceramic reminder of a Mexican vacation could end up giving you lead poisoning, a new study warns. Exposure to high concentrations of lead, often found in glazes that line traditional Mexican ceramics, cookware and dishware, can be toxic after extended periods of handling, Canadian researchers report.
The issue has long been on the radar of public health professionals, but was highlighted recently by the lead poisoning of a 55-year-old Canadian woman. She frequently used ceramic
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