Support WBURYou'll never guess the culprit in a global lead poisoning mysteryPlay08:00Download AudioGabrielle EmanuelSeptember 23, 2024 ShareIn Bangladesh, turmeric — sold as the root or in a powder form — is a popular spice. In the 1980s, some farmers began adding a dye to make the root more attractive to buyers. But there was a problem with the dye.