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1Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242, USA.
Abstract:
Lead toxicity in a young Hispanic woman from sucking on a terra cotta candy container led to investigating lead contamination in candy packaging materials imported from Mexico. Printed cellophane candy wrappers may present a significant risk for lead exposure.

