Tomatoes, but not farm workers, gardeners, safe from soil lead

Scientists don’t know much about how vegetables and other crops take up and accumulate lead in real-world settings, but new research in Chicago backyard gardens shows tomatoes are likely safe to eat, even when grown in highly lead-contaminated soils.


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Source: ScienceDaily