Which purchase would cause concern about exposure to lead?

A historic home built in the 1940s may contain lead-based paint, which was commonly used in homes before it was banned for residential use. Paint from a hardware store is generally formulated to meet current safety standards, and lead was phased out of gasoline for road vehicles. Pesticides are a different chemical exposure concern, not the most likely source of lead among these choices.

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