A recent literature review explores potential chemical hazards in a circular food system that may pose a risk to food safety. 

Per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are causing long-lasting contamination on Maine farms, prompting the state’s lawmakers to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for financial assistance.

International standards for food contaminants must be based on sound science and food safety risks so as to not adversely impact access to global markets.