#food-safety

New analysis detects PFAS contamination on fruits and vegetables grown in California, raising concerns about pesticide pathways for persistent chemical exposure.

Researchers have detected dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and other heavy metals in bananas, cassava, and cocoa grown in soil contaminated by the 2015 Fundão dam collapse. The findings raise particular concerns for young children, who face elevated health risks from consuming contaminated produce.