Lead poisoning in Gurkha soldiers in Hong Kong.

Abstract

Investigation of an outbreak of lead-poisoning in 121 Gurkha soldiers showed that this was due to the contamination of chilli powder (cayenne pepper), a constituent of curry powder, with lead chromate. Comprehensive systems of food sampling are needed in developing communities.

• Authors: J G Power, R M Barnes, W N Nash, J D Robinson
• Journal: British medical journal (Br Med J) Vol. 3 Issue 5666 Pg. 336-7 (Aug 09 1969) ISSN: 0007-1447 [Print] England
• PMID: 5800343 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Fats

Topics

• Anemia (etiology)
• Condiments (analysis)
• Fats (analysis)
• Food Analysis
• Food Contamination
• Food Inspection
• Hong Kong
• Humans
• Lead Poisoning (epidemiology)
• Male
• Military Personnel
• Pain (etiology)