Key message: Food contaminants are any harmful substances that are not intentionally added to food. These substances may come from natural sources, environmental pollution, or during food processing. This column gives you an idea of the various pollutants that may affect everyone.
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Processing pollutants |
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Heavy metal |
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| Mycotoxins |
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| Veterinary medicine |
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| Pesticide residues (Pesticide) | |
| Other pollutants | |
| Toxins |
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