Lead Contamination in Candy
Not what you're looking for?
A recent issue that has generated a good deal of controversy is contaminants in children's candy. In April 2004, Orange County Register conducted an investigation and published a six-part story about lead in candy, imported mostly from Mexico.
Information regarding the investigation is available on the newspaper's Web site: http://www.ocregister.com/news/lead-200626-candy-candies.html.
How does lead get into candies?
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
A specific case of lead contamination in Mexico. Possible means of toxic lead contamination are discussed.
Solution Preview
Hello there,
To summarize how lead can get into candies, I have amended information from two articles as well as the article that was provided in your post. All information is listed below:
"Contaminated ingredients include chili powder and certain types of salt. Ink on packaging and glazed ceramic vessels also can contain lead, FDA officials said."
http://www.ocregister.com/news/lead-200626-candy-candies.html.
"Lead has been found in some consumer candies ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
The Transfer of Energy in an Ecosystem
This quiz will assess your knowledge of how energy is transferred in an ecosystem and the different levels of trophic organization.
Human Anatomy- Reproductive System
Do you know your reproductive anatomy?
Feeding Babies
Do you know the science behind feeding babies? Test your knowledge with this quiz.
The Plant Body
This quiz will test your knowledge of the anatomy of a common plant.
Light and Sight Vocabulary
This quiz introduces basic definitions of vocabulary related to light and how human eyes. This information is important for an understanding of sight.