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The Indian Spice, Hair Dye & Lead Awareness Study
Survey
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1.
When shopping for Indian spices (like Turmeric or Cinnamon), where do you feel the product is safest?
(Required.)
Mainstream US supermarkets (e.g., Whole Foods, Kroger, Walmart)
Local Indian/Ethnic grocery stores (Imported brands)
Ordering directly from India/International sites
I assume all spices sold in the US are equally tested and safe
Other (please specify)
2.
The US FDA does not 'approve' individual spice batches before they hit shelves. Would you switch to a brand that provides a QR code on the packaging showing third-party lab results for heavy metals?
Yes, and I would pay a premium (20-30% more) for that transparency
Yes, but only if the price stays the same as my current brand
No, I trust the brands I currently use
No, I don't think lead in spices is a significant enough risk to change my habits
3.
Have you ever had a Blood Lead Level (BLL) test, and if so, what were the results?
I have never been tested (or don't know)
< 3.5 µg/dL (The current CDC reference level for "normal")
3.5 – 10 µg/dL (Elevated – requires investigation)
10 – 20 µg/dL (High – medical concern)
> 20 µg/dL (Dangerous levels)