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Lead Poisoning
Mercury |
Unrestricted Consumption |
Limited Consumption
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Lead Poisoning
In order to prevent exposure to lead, please handle
lead sinkers with care and follow the guidelines below:
- Wash hands with soap after holding or using lead
sinkers.
- Never put lead sinkers in your mouth. This
includes biting down on or chewing lead sinkers.
- Never handle or eat food immediately after
handling lead sinkers unless washing hands first.
- Take proper precautions when melting lead and
pouring sinkers at home.
For more information, contact Tova Spector, EPA, at
(202) 260-3467.
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