| Literature DB >> 5800343 |
J G Power, R M Barnes, W N Nash, J D Robinson.
Abstract
Investigation of an outbreak of lead-poisoning in 121 Gurkha soldiers showed that this was due to the contamination of chilli powder (cayenne pepper), a constituent of curry powder, with lead chromate. Comprehensive systems of food sampling are needed in developing communities.Entities:
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Year: 1969 PMID: 5800343 PMCID: PMC1989050 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.3.5666.336
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br Med J ISSN: 0007-1447