Toxic metals found in bananas after Brazil mining disaster

ScienceDaily·Feb 17

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Toxic metals have been found in bananas following a mining disaster in Brazil. The discovery suggests that the environmental impact of the disaster may be affecting food products. The extent of the contamination is not specified in available reports.

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