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What is Tilapia?
Tilapia is a common name for several species of freshwater fish that are widely farmed across the globe, particularly in China and Latin America. It's often praised for being an affordable, mild-tasting source of protein. However, much of the commercially available tilapia is farm-raised under conditions that have raised serious health and environmental concerns. Unlike wild fish, farmed tilapia are often fed low-quality food, exposed to crowded and unsanitary conditions, and may be treated with chemicals to speed up growth and prevent disease.
What is Dioxin?
Dioxins are a group of chemically-related compounds that are persistent environmental pollutants (POPs). They are primarily by-products of industrial processes but can also result from natural events like volcanic eruptions and forest fires. Dioxins settle in the food chain and accumulate particularly in the fat of animals. Exposure to dioxins, even at extremely low levels, has been linked to serious health problems including hormonal disruption, immune system damage, and cancer. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies dioxins as highly toxic substances.
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