print email comment close Children, Gardens, and Lead URL: http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/factsheets/misc/cgandlead.html Description: "Lead particles may be found in and around gardens from two sources: from the air and from the soil. The following safety measures can be used as guidelines for those concerned." Topics include vinegar and soap solutions for washing vegetables, types and parts of vegetables that absorb more lead, and adding organic matter to the garden. Related resources are specific to New York. From the Cornell University Department of Horticulture. Author: Ameroso, Linda M.; Mazza, Charles P. Publisher: Department of Horticulture, Cornell University Library of Congress Subject Headings: Food -- Safety measures Food contamination Gardening Lead poisoning in children LII Database Information: Record 11306 created by Jennifer English on 03/07/2005 Last modification on 03/09/2005 Published: 03/07/2005   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/11306