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Why do children eat paint chips?

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asked Oct 11, 2013 in Mixed Media by anonymous

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Lead paint, which used to be used before it was discovered to be toxic, has a sweet taste.  To a young child or pet, it might taste like candy.

If you have lead paint in your house, don't just paint over it.  First strip it completely and then re-paint.
answered Oct 12, 2013 by artist (2,620 points)
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