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I’m wary about where I source my turmeric from, because of Lead Chromate contamination: https://www.bu.edu/sph/2017/04/04/high-levels-of-lead-detected-in-turmer
by buyx 9y ago
I’m wary about where I source my turmeric from, because of Lead Chromate contamination:
https://www.bu.edu/sph/2017/04/04/high-levels-of-lead-detected-in-turmeric-purchased-from-boston-stores/ https://www.bu.edu/sph/2017/04/04/high-levels-of-lead-detect...
- quickpost 9y agoHave any suggestions on the best sources to avoid this type of contamination?
- buyx 9y agoI avoid third-world sources of tumeric (and most other food, especially when given to my children). Corruption and food safety make poor bedfellows IMO.
- dharma1 9y agoBuy organic turmeric or grow your own. It's crazy that some Asian growers add lead on purpose - https://www.naturalstacks.com/blogs/news/is-your-turmeric-contaminated-with-lead https://www.naturalstacks.com/blogs/news/is-your-turmeric-co...