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Some pewter is made with lead, why does FIMG only sell lead free pewter?
At Fairies In My Garden we only sell Australian made pewter castings which are lead free. Did you know that's lead is believed to be the cause of many health conditions. Here is just some reasons we choose not to sell pewter that contains lead.
Lead Poisoning
The symptoms of lead poisoning include neurological problems, such as reduced IQ, nausea, abdominal pain, irritability, insomnia, excess lethargyor hyperactivity, headacheand, in extreme cases, seizureand coma.
There are also associated gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, poor appetite, weight loss. Other associated affects are anemia, kidney problems, and reproductive problems.
In humans, lead toxicity often causes the formation of a bluish line along the gums, which is known as the "Burtons's line". A direct link between early lead exposure and extreme learning disabilityhas been confirmed by multiple researchers and child advocacy groups.
The Information regarding lead poisoning has been taken from the WikipediaŽ website. If you would like to read more about lead poisoning please visit here
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