In Taiwan, prenatal exposure to very high levels of ______ in rice oil resulted in low birth weight, discolored skin, and delayed cognitive development.

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Prenatal exposure to very high levels of PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in rice oil in Taiwan led to adverse health effects such as low birth weight, discolored skin, and delayed cognitive development. This incident is known as the "Yusho" or "Yu-Cheng" incident.

In Taiwan, Prenatal Exposure to Very High Levels of ______