Dietary exposure to inorganic arsenic represents a major problem, according to an analysis of foodborne chemicals.
In 2021, nine foodborne chemicals caused 6.26 million cases and 1.12 million deaths. These substances are inorganic arsenic, lead, aflatoxin B1 and M1, methylmercury, cadmium, dioxin, peanut allergy, and cassava cyanide.
Your Support Protects Public Health
Food Safety News is nonprofit and reader-funded. Your TAX-FREE gift ensures ongoing coverage of outbreaks, recalls, and regulations for everyone.
