Snacks like fruit, whole grain crackers, popcorn, and raw vegetables are preferred. Water is a less significant contributor to lead toxicity than lead-based paint and dust. The lead concentration in water will be increased by using water from the hot water tap, boiling water, or softened water. Water sitting in the pipes picks up more lead. Run water for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using it for drinking or food preparation if there is reason to believe that lead is in the water.
Some folk remedies contain lead.
In the United States, lead soldered cans for food have been replaced by two piece seamless cans or cans with electrically welded seams. Imported canned foods may be lead soldered. It is still a smart practice to transfer canned food to a glass, plastic, or a stainless steel container. Food grown in soil that is contaminated with lead may contain lead. It is best to not locate gardens next to roads that carried heavy traffic before the elimination of leaded gasoline or near homes with exterior lead-based paint.