Neurotoxin lead sometimes added to turmeric for brighter color

ScienceDaily
Sep 24, 2019, 10:14 am117 pts
Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis.

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