Chemical contaminants in foods—health risks and public perception

Important changes are underway in the food industry, as food production becomes an increasingly global process. This transition is creating challenges for food manufacturers, regulators, and consumers as well. Challenges include the interdependence of nations when sourcing and producing foods, supply chain integrity issues, and the wide variety of chemical contaminants that can potentially affect millions of food products. The supply chain has become so complex for certain foods that it is now considered a "supply web." Protecting the public from health risks posed by chemical contaminants in foods has become a daunting task.

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