It's dangerous work that comes with the risk of lead poisoning and little pay. Inamul Hoque, 35, one of the workers â who are mostly from the flood-prone Gaibandha â works for 12 hours a day to salvage a minimum of five tonnes of lead scrap.
A pantry staple found in many of our kitchens may be toxic. Thatâs the alarming takeaway from a new Consumer Reports investigation into lead in ground cinnamon.
In some cases, tests reveal high lead levels.
Consumer Reports tested 36 ground cinnamon products and spice blends with cinnamon.
A further 400,000 people across the nation regularly drink water that fails aesthetic standards.
In a landmark case in 2023, the Northern Territory Supreme Court ruled the public housing landlord was legally required to provide safe drinking water to its tenants.
