Publisher's Synopsis
The last MAFF report on lead in food was published in 1982. This new report describes surveys and research which have been carried out since then. It gives estimates of lead intakes in the UK and presents data on levels in individual foods. Lead can reach food from cooking water, from incorrect storage in cans and from the soil and atmosphere. The report looks at these different routes and at how preparation and cooking can affect lead levels. It also reviews the evidence linking alcohol consumption and lead intake.
