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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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