Lead poisoning from souvenir earthenware.

作者信息

Hellström-Lindberg Eva, Björklund Andreas, Karlson-Stiber Christine, Harper Pauline, Seldén Anders I

机构信息

Karolinska Institutet, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, 141 86, Stockholm, Sweden.

出版信息

Int Arch Occup Environ Health. 2006 Feb;79(2):165-8. doi: 10.1007/s00420-005-0037-8. Epub 2005 Oct 11.

A case of massive lead poisoning from juice contained in a Greek earthenware jug as well as six satellite cases of high lead exposure of similar origin is reported. The intoxicated patient was successfully treated with dimercaptosuccinic acid. Ceramic producers should adhere to the longstanding European legislation.