date:Aug 09, 2016
t set a specific limit on lead in spices, there is a limit of 0.1 ppm (parts per million) in candy. The Environmental Protection Agency has stated that lead levels of 0.015 ppm in drinking water require treatment. Lead can accumulate in the body over time, and too much of it can cause serious and sometimes permanent adverse health consequences.
Children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning, which can cause developmental problems and life-long implications, according to the Centers for