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Lead found lurking in everyday household items and spices

Original: Ever since I started following The Lead Lady, I realized lead is in many more items than it’s supposed to be in in 2026.

A growing conversation highlights how lead contamination extends far beyond paint, appearing in decorative plates, mugs and even food. Commenters point to reports that traders and merchants have been adding lead to cinnamon and turmeric to increase their weight, raising food safety concerns. Critics are calling for stricter testing and enforcement of lead limits in consumer goods and spices in 2026.

Why now: Recent reports of lead being added to spices like cinnamon and turmeric have renewed alarm about widespread lead contamination in everyday products.

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• Ever since I started following The Lead Lady, I realized lead is in many more items than it’s supposed to be in in 2026. Think decorative plates, mugs, etc. Most recently, it’s been noted to have been added by tradesmen and merchants to cinnamon and turmeric to increase weight… · Morning1 · 6

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