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Chain of contamination

Posted on 21 September 2006

Being at the top of the food chain, humans are particularly exposed to chemicals in food - © Image Source / Alamy

© Image Source / Alamy

Being at the top of the food chain, humans are particularly exposed to chemicals in food

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