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NC Health Workers Detected Lead Contamination in Applesauce That Led to a Nationwide Recall, Several Lawsuits
By Rose Hoban Quick work from a North Carolina pediatrician and Catawba County public health authorities helped detect mass lead poisoning that has affected more than 500 children in at least 44 states. Their action helped get the word out quickly to …