Which is an example of a chemical food contaminant?

Pesticide residue.

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Why: Common chemical contaminants include pesticides, industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and packaging chemicals.

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Answer: Pesticide residue. Common chemical contaminants include pesticides, industrial chemicals, heavy metals, and packaging chemicals.

  1. Food safety en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_safety
    Some of the most common chemical contaminants consist of pesticides, industrial chemicals, heavy metals
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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