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A small study published in September found some ceramic plates and bowls bought from South African chain stores are coated in glaze that contains lead, a toxic heavy metal which can damage multiple organs when consumed.
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In the first part of this series on lead poisoning, Spotlight explored new research suggesting that lead exposure is far more damaging to cardiovascular health than previously thought. In Part Two, he takes a look at the sources of lead poisoning in South Africa, where the metal has been found.
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