We have learned about the devastating effects of mercury and PCBs on fetal development through natural experiments in both Japan and Taiwan. In Japan, pregnant women consumed mercury-contaminated ; in Taiwan, pregnant women consumed PCB contaminated .
A) fish; rice
B) rice; fish
C) fish; vegetables
D) vegetables; fish

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In Japan, the incident known as Minamata disease was caused by the consumption of fish contaminated with mercury. In Taiwan, a mass poisoning incident occurred due to the consumption of rice bran oil that was contaminated with PCBs and other chemicals, leading to the condition known as Yu-Cheng.

We Have Learned About the Devastating Effects of Mercury and PCBs