Most pheasants sold for food ‘contain lead shot’
Scientists say a pledge by shooting groups to phase out lead shot has had no detectable effect. …
“Over time, it has been banned from a progressively lengthening list of products, including plumbing, paints on things like children’s toys and as an additive to petrol. And the maximum allowable concentration of lead in many foods has also been limited by an EU directive, which still applies in the UK,” he said.