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Scientists urge move away from zero-risk thinking

Scientists urge move away from zero-risk thinking

Researchers have suggested a move away from the aim of zero risk to an approach that acknowledges trade-offs between food safety and other areas.

Scientists said food systems will be more sustainable, while continuing to protect public health, if zero-detection expectations are replaced with evidence-based targets for sufficiently safe food. 

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