Paint manufacturers still putting consumers at risk in Mexico with sale of toxic lead paints

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Over half of paints sold in the country contain unsafe levels of lead pigments, with some reaching up to 29% lead

Over half of paints sold in Mexico contain unsafe levels of lead pigments, including carcinogenic lead chromate, according to analysis of over 200 paints purchased in shops throughout the country. The researchers behind the work say this highlights that such products continue to put consumers at risk and are calling for a ban on the use of lead pigments in paints sold in Mexican.