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Metal Contaminants Leached by the Lucky Iron Fish When Boiled in Deionized Distilled Water

Abstract

Objectives
The Lucky Iron Fish® (LIF) is a reusable fish-shaped iron ingot that was developed to address iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in adults and young children under 5 years. The primary objective of this study was to determine the amount of iron and metals leached from the LIF.

Methods
LIF produced in Cambodia, Canada, and India were obtained from the LIF company for analysis. Ingots were used for the first time in this study. All equipment was cleaned prior to use. LIF were boiled in deionized distilled water with lemon juice for 10 and 60 minutes. Water samples were sent to a commercial laboratory for analysis.

Results
When boiled for 10 minutes, the Cambodia, Canada, and India LIF leached concentrations of iron greater than 68,600 ug/L. Quantities of heavy metals leached varied depending on where the ingot was manufactured. When boiled for 10 minutes, arsenic concentrations ranged from 2.5 ug/L to 4.7 ug/L in an India and Cambodia LIF. Chromium ranged from 4–80 ug/L in an India and Cambodia LIF, respectively. Similarly, lead leached ranged from 0.3 ug/L in a Cambodia LIF to 6.3 ug/L in an India LIF.

>we need to cure anemia
>let's give them heavy metal poisoning instead

>The initiative captured imaginations across the globe, scooping a clutch of awards, including a prize for product design at the Cannes International Lions Festival and a 2015 Design for Asia award. It also secured a raft of funding, including $880,000 from the (((Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation))) to plow into research.

>Currently, there are 5,000–7,000 Lucky Iron Fish being used in Cambodia. The majority have been distributed in bulk by (((NGOs and aid organizations))) for $5 a fish, with the remainder being sold to individuals for $25.

$5 for a 7oz chunk of iron, scibros...

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