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Abstract
Childhood lead poisoning is one of the most common preventable pediatric health problems in the United States. Well-documented past sources of lead exposures are from paint, gasoline, contaminated soils and dust, soldered cans, water pipes, pottery, jewelry, and home remedies and cosmetics. Lead has also been detected in a number of consumer products and food items such as home remedies, cosmetics, crayons, chocolates, and candy. The focus of this article is to highlight the issue of lead in imported candy as a possible source of lead exposure in children.