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Eggs from backyard hens contain 40 times more lead, researchers warn

News.com.au

By Frank Chung

August 12, 2022

As Australia faces a national egg shortage, the backyard chook pen is making a comeback.

But now a new study has found that eggs from backyard hens may contain dangerous levels of lead up to 40 times higher than eggs bought from the supermarket, sparking a warning to urban gardeners.

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