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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.
对121名廓尔喀士兵铅中毒暴发事件的调查显示,这是由于咖喱粉的成分辣椒粉被铬酸铅污染所致。发展中社区需要全面的食品采样系统。