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SD Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears

Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2026 12:48 am
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Antibiotics are accumulating in a major Brazilian river, especially during the dry season when pollution becomes more concentrated. Scientists even detected a banned drug inside fish sold for food, raising concerns about human exposure. A common aquatic plant showed promise in removing these chemicals from water—but it also altered how fish absorb them, creating unexpected risks.

Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 012638.htm