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"Our newly published research found backyard hens’ eggs contain, on average, more than 40 times the lead levels of commercially produced eggs. Almost one in two hens in our Sydney study had significant lead levels in their blood. Similarly, about half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern for consumers."

https://theconversation.com/backyard-hens-eggs-contain-40-times-more-lead-on-average-than-shop-eggs-research-finds-187442

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Backyard hens' eggs contain 40 times more lead on average than shop eggs, research finds

Lead levels in backyard hen eggs are often much higher than in eggs bought in the shops. A new study of soil lead, chickens and eggs locates the high-risk areas in our biggest cities.
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David de Groot 𓆉
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I saw that the other day. Definitely more of a problem in the suburbs.
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Attila Kinali
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It's a problem anywhere with car traffic. Farms close to highways have a higher lead contamination than other farms. Even now, 30-something years after leaded fuel has been banned.

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