Public Health Rep January 2018 PMID 28358991

Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States.

Whitney Cowell, Thomas Ireland, Donna Vorhees, Wendy Heiger-Bernays

Mentions

82
Peak: 3 in Jun 2020
across 6 sources since Apr 2019

Extended reach

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone shows strong agreement with the article's concern about lead in turmeric, with many discussions referencing related public health issues, import risks, and adulteration, which highlight the article's significance. The words and tone indicate a sense of urgency and concern, especially when some users mention the potential health impacts on vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's findings about lead contamination in turmeric and its health risks.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, referencing the potential dangers and the supply chain issues involving imported spices.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively debate, quoting research, expressing personal concerns, and emphasizing the importance of regulation.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest the publication could influence consumer awareness, safety regulations, and public health policies.

Abstract in brief

  • The study discusses how ground turmeric, a common spice, can be contaminated with lead, leading to potential lead exposure for consumers in the United States.
  • It highlights cases where turmeric imported from other countries was found to contain unsafe levels of lead, posing health risks, especially to children and pregnant women.
  • The research emphasizes the need for regulation and testing of turmeric products to prevent lead poisoning and protect public health in the U.S.]

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TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

You seem mistaken. Let me correct you. Turmeric is a high source for lead toxicity. Here is something for you. https://t.co/dMzSKANevx https://t.co/gnL54rCfQv https://t.co/RMAIiCFwFM Turmeric use daily is good for curries. Flavor and aroma. Turmeric is not a medicine. Take care. https://t.co/F1K3BNivY1

Feb 21, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 315,120 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@ismynamefornow Turmeric loves Lead and vice versa. https://t.co/fa8nMskoSl https://t.co/RaGl3DG8Vi https://t.co/zJTNXiDW3n

Sep 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 315,120 followers View post →
gattsuru
@gattsuru · X

@random_eddie There's a risk in the US: a majority of spices are imports, and there's no bulk testing required by law, so stuff has snuck through the cracks before for both ethnic markets and conventional mainstream markets (https://t.co/SDFydgCbkT).

Mar 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 191 followers View post →
John McTernan
@johnmcternan · X

“Financially motivated adulteration of spices is a long-standing and important public health problem worldwide” Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/9oQO4pdcDt

Dec 4, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 36,220 followers View post →
Hqdepot1
@Hqdepot1 · X

Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/ieOizfrvVe

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 12,028 followers View post →
Laurence Coiffard
@Cosmetexpert · X

@Ofma_Antalgique @SFPT_fr Le curcuma n'est pas à privilégier… des publications alertent sur la présence de plomb... https://t.co/enCYn2k2VE

Apr 21, 2020 · 1 like · 7,561 followers View post →

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David P. Kramer
@DavidPKramer · X

@morrow_nw 1/2 @theliverdr Another potential #turmeric problem: #leadpoisoning 1) "Evidence of turmeric adulteration with lead chromate across South Asia" https://t.co/5AMkdqWMPd 2) "Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States" https://t.co/1JEELNymok ...../2

Jul 6, 2025 · 1 like · 533 followers View post →
Shari S
@ShariOvert12077 · X

Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States - PMC https://t.co/lYMDzqHJd0

Mar 11, 2025 · 43 followers View post →
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@ghosted_sound · X

@StevenMathern Trouble with tumeric is lead content. Boomers & Gen X are already starting to feel the leaching of their past lead exposures, from their bones. Adding more is not good. Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the US https://t.co/XQLOmIPoSO https://t.co/wyiQ8HZj4D https://t.co/cF79pZNtab

Mar 17, 2024 · 1 like · 426 followers View post →
gattsuru
@gattsuru · X

@random_eddie There's a risk in the US: a majority of spices are imports, and there's no bulk testing required by law, so stuff has snuck through the cracks before for both ethnic markets and conventional mainstream markets (https://t.co/SDFydgCbkT).

Mar 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 191 followers View post →
Angola Maldives
@Angola_Maldives · X

@iroth_ @Daniel80659351 @high_doses2 @onionweigher The concept isn’t exactly unheard of. I wouldnt use turmeric in cooking regularly personally because of the likelihood someone in the supply chain has added lead on purpose to make it more colorful and heavier. https://t.co/VAUm54DquM

Jul 10, 2023 · 84 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

@ismynamefornow Turmeric loves Lead and vice versa. https://t.co/fa8nMskoSl https://t.co/RaGl3DG8Vi https://t.co/zJTNXiDW3n

Sep 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 315,120 followers View post →
Jon - Thief of Joy
@CreamOnTop · X

RT @johnmcternan: “Financially motivated adulteration of spices is a long-standing and important public health problem worldwide” Ground T…

Dec 4, 2021 · 1 share · 343 followers View post →
John McTernan
@johnmcternan · X

“Financially motivated adulteration of spices is a long-standing and important public health problem worldwide” Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/9oQO4pdcDt

Dec 4, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 36,220 followers View post →
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@SOS_Stop_Hate · X

RT @drabbyphilips: You seem mistaken. Let me correct you. Turmeric is a high source for lead toxicity. Here is something for you. https://…

Feb 22, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,251 followers View post →
TheLiverDoc™
@theliverdr · X

You seem mistaken. Let me correct you. Turmeric is a high source for lead toxicity. Here is something for you. https://t.co/dMzSKANevx https://t.co/gnL54rCfQv https://t.co/RMAIiCFwFM Turmeric use daily is good for curries. Flavor and aroma. Turmeric is not a medicine. Take care. https://t.co/F1K3BNivY1

Feb 21, 2021 · 11 likes · 2 shares · 315,120 followers View post →
Hqdepot1
@Hqdepot1 · X

RT @YouGetItRight: Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/wTXgiZKNwh

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 share · 12,028 followers View post →
Hqdepot1
@Hqdepot1 · X

Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/ieOizfrvVe

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 12,028 followers View post →
#AlaGuerreCommeAlaGuerre
@YouGetItRight · X

Ground Turmeric as a Source of Lead Exposure in the United States https://t.co/wTXgiZKNwh

Jun 24, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,044 followers View post →
Laurence Coiffard
@Cosmetexpert · X

@Ofma_Antalgique @SFPT_fr Le curcuma n'est pas à privilégier… des publications alertent sur la présence de plomb... https://t.co/enCYn2k2VE

Apr 21, 2020 · 1 like · 7,561 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

@c2land_land @SafeH2o4Schools Ground #turmeric as a Source of #Lead #Exposure in the United States US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Journal ListPublic Health Repv.132(3); May-Jun 2017PMC5415259 Posted at: https://t.co/pfRVhdSunE

Apr 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1,397 followers View post →
The Toxic Reverend E.T. Environmental Technologist
@toxicreverend · X

Ground Turmeric as a Source of #Lead #Exposure in the United States US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Journal ListPublic Health Repv.132(3); May-Jun 2017PMC5415259 Posted at: https://t.co/pfRVhdSunE

Apr 25, 2019 · 1,397 followers View post →