Feb 18 2026SCIENCE
Bananas Near Brazil’s Mining Site May Be a Health Hazard for Kids
Scientists have found that bananas grown close to the Doce River estuary in Brazil could be risky for children under six. The danger comes from metals left over after a 2015 dam collapse that released mining waste into the area. Researchers from Brazil and Spain tested bananas, cassava, and cocoa pu
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