Lead poisoning in Gurkha soldiers in Hong Kong.
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.
D000740:Anemia / Q000209:etiology; D003212:Condiments / Q000032:analysis; D005223:Fats / Q000032:analysis; D005504:Food Analysis; D005506:Food Contamination; D005513:Food Inspection; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000453:epidemiology*; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology
D005223:Fats