Includes non-microbial contaminants such as pesticide residues, heavy metals, and other toxic substances. Learn about contamination sources such as the environment, cooking methods, and inappropriate agricultural practices.
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Research Publications from Peer-Reviewed Journals: Chemical Contaminants USDA. ARS. Food Safety Research Information Office.
Research publications on chemical contaminants from peer-reviewed journals. Some publications may be early view or ahead of print. Citations and abstracts are available to all users while full-text availability depends on institutional access levels.
Chapter 23: Environmental Chemical Contaminants and Pesticides Seafood Network Information Center.
Chemical contaminants and pesticides in fresh or saltwater finfish, crustaceans, mollusks and other forms of aquatic animal life other than birds or mammals indicate potential hazards in human health. Topics included are control measures, FDA guidelines for federal tolerances and analytical procedures.
Chemical Contaminants DHHS. FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
