contamination

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A California food manufacturer is recalling thousands of cases of salad dressing distributed to major retailers over potential contamination from “foreign objects.”

From Los Angeles Times

Testing revealed toxic contamination in burned homes that federal agencies declined to assess, highlighting ongoing health threats to fire survivors.

From Los Angeles Times

In one village, Minh Khai, Vinh said a sediment analysis found "very high contamination of lead and the presence of dioxins", as well as flammable furan -- all of which have been linked to cancer.

From Barron's

In one village, Minh Khai, Vinh said a sediment analysis found "very high contamination of lead and the presence of dioxins", as well as furan -- all of which have been linked to cancer.

From Barron's

The contamination report said the pond might "have the potential to act as an ongoing source to the water environment".

From BBC