Warnings of Lead in Venison Irk Hunters

March 29th, 2008 in Medicine & Health / Other
Warnings of Lead in Venison Irk Hunters (AP)

This image provided by Bismarck, N.D. physician and hunter Dr. William Cornatzer shows a 2007 CT scan taken of venison packages riddled with lead from high-powered bullets. Other states have joined North Dakota's warning that thousands of pounds of venison given to food pantries could be contaminated by lead from bullets. Hunting groups are calling it an overreaction. (AP Photo/Dr. William Cornatzer)

(AP) -- Thousands of pounds of venison donated to food pantries this year has become a contentious gift in three states.

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