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Cameroonian chicken: study distinguishes metal traces from health risk

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The article looks back at a study that reported heavy metals in Cameroonian poultry and distinguishes the presence of traces from exceeding thresholds or an established health risk. It puts previously reported findings on chicken and eggs in Cameroon into perspective, according to EcoMatin.

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