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Cancer and autism-linked toxin discovered in popular 'fast fashion'

A Indiana-led study found lead levels in 11 bright-colored fast fashion shirts exceeding safety limits.
Researchers simulated digestion to estimate body lead absorption from chewed garments.
CPSC lead limit for children's clothes is 100 parts per million, per the study.
The study did not name specific brands but warned of potential widespread exposure.
Experts say bright colors showed the highest lead levels in garments.
Researchers urge consumer pressure on manufacturers to curb lead use in fashion.
The study suggests lead exposure from clothing could add to other sources of lead in children.
Researchers aim to study more shirts and laundering effects on lead levels.
The finding was to be presented at an upcoming spring meeting of the American Chemical Society.
Lead exposure from clothing poses risk to children and calls for precautionary action.

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