The food most likely to be contaminated with dioxins,mercury,and/or polychlorinated biphenyls is ________.

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Fish, especially large predatory fish such as tuna, shark, and swordfish, are at the top of the food chain and can accumulate high levels of dioxins, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) through a process called biomagnification. Milk and dairy products can also contain small amounts of these contaminants, but they are generally at lower levels compared to fish. Imported candy and grain that has been stored for several months are not typically associated with contamination by these specific chemicals.

The Food Most Likely to Be Contaminated with Dioxins,mercury,and/or Polychlorinated