2009 Chinese lead poisoning scandal

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The 2009 Chinese lead poisoning scandal was a public health crisis that occurred in China. The scandal involved the contamination of a large number of Chinese-made products, including toys, with dangerous levels of lead. The scandal resulted in widespread public concern and led to a number of recalls of contaminated products.


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