The lead content of the colored portions of wrappers from bakery confections, lollypops, chewing gum, and frozen confections ranged from 8 to 10,100 ppm (1.0%). This may endanger children.
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Hankin, L., Heichel, G.H., and Botsford, R.A.: Lead poisoning from colored printing inks. A risk for magazine chewers . Glin. Pediatr.12: 654, 1974.
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Hartford (Conn.) Courant, February 20, 1974 and Bridgeport (Conn.) Post, February 20, 1974. Statement by Commissioner B. Dunn, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
