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CONCERNS WITH LEAD

HAZARDS TO WATERFOWL
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is concerned that waterfowl could be poisoned by lost or discarded lead sinkers. In a few rare instances, it has been shown that some waterfowl have ingested fishing sinkers, presumably discarded at the water's edge.

The EPA believes that the sinkers were mistaken for small stones (grit) that the birds need to aid with their digestion. Because grit is slowly ground up with food in the bird's digestive tract, an ingested lead sinker would also be ground up and Poison the bird over time.

Anglers can help reduce potential risk to waterfowl through proper recycling of sinkers. Lead sinkers (like used split shot) should not be discarded at waters edge or other areas where birds seek grit. If ingested, a lead sinker would be toxic to waterfowl!

LEAD HEALTH CONCERNS
While there is disagreement within the scientific community about what level of exposure to lead is cause for concern, there is no disagreement that overexposure is harmful. Instructions are furnished with lead hobby products to inform you of steps that you can take to reduce your exposure to lead.

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