Lead in calcium products
March 1997
The problem of lead in calcium products is popping up again.
Lower limits are being proposed...even lower than the 3 ppm limit set by the USP.
California has already adopted stricter standards. Now the state is suing the manufactures of calcium products that exceed the new limit...Os-Cal 500, Caltrate, Rolaids, Di-Gel, etc.
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