Heres what you gotta knowplus some suggestions to work around the risk of heavy metals.
Those findings may especially concern those who cook for young children.
Asour sister publicationParentsreports, any amount of cadmium, lead or arsenic is toxic to childrens' brains.
Organic spices also tended to test positive at the same rate as typical herbs and spices.
The spices could land in four categories, ranging from “no concern” to “high concern.”
All of the thyme and oregano tested was worthy of at least “some concern” based ontheConsumer Reportsthresholds.
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And you’re able to typically find fresh ginger in the produce section at the grocery store.
(You could even make a project out of drying those herbs yourself!)