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. 1969 Aug 9;3(5666):336–337. doi: 10.1136/bmj.3.5666.336

Lead Poisoning in Gurkha Soldiers in Hong Kong

J G P Power, R M Barnes, W N C Nash, J D Robinson
PMCID: PMC1989050  PMID: 5800343

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.

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