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Fish in a lake representing the effect of contaminants on the food chain.   Includes non-microbial contaminants such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. Learn about contamination sources such as the environment, cooking methods, and inappropriate agricultural practices.

 

Acrylamide Resource List
Provides an extensive list of acrylamide-related online resources, including reports, events, and organization websites.

 

Dioxins, Furans and PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) Resource List
Provides online resources for dioxins, furans, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs, a group of toxic organic food contaminants. Types of resources include fact sheets, reports, organizations,and databases.

 

Mercury in Fish Resource List
Briefly discusses the issue of mercury levels in fish and provides access to online resources, such as events, reports, and related journals.

 

Pesticides/Pesticide Residues Resource List
Provides access to online resources concerning pesticides/pesticide residues. Types of resources include fact sheets, reports, organizations, events, and newsletters.

Last Modified: Jan 07, 2006
 
Pathogens and Contaminants
  Natural Toxins
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   Mercury in Fish
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