Hidden antibiotics in river fish spark new food safety fears

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Mar 21, 2026, 8:48 pm97 ptsTrending
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…

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