Lead and tin in canned foods: Results of the UK survey 1983–1987
- 1 July 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Food Additives & Contaminants
- Vol. 8 (4) , 485-496
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02652039109373999
Abstract
Concentrations of tin and lead in canned foods have been monitored since 1983 to determine the effects of recent changes in can‐making technology. In the sample studied the proportion of foods contained in non‐soldered as opposed to soldered cans has risen consistently during the survey and now accounts for 83% of all samples (excluding sardines). Foods contained in non‐soldered cans have lower lead concentrations than those contained in soldered cans and this changeover is likely to result in a decrease in dietary lead intakes in the UK.Keywords
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