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Be warned! Children’s face paints laced with dangerous lead levels

Almost all paints used in children face-painting in Nairobi have been confirmed to contain lead, an element dangerous to human health.

An analysis of face decorating paints by the National Quality Control Laboratory of the Ministry of Health and the University of Nairobi warns they pose a serious health risk to children.

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