FILE – Iraqi Kurdish people walk in a street market in Erbil, in the Kurdish Region of northern Iraq, Feb. 16, 2016.
Food experts are raising concerns about the safety of agricultural imports into the Kurdistan Region, saying many products contain high levels of harmful chemicals like nitrite. These chemicals, often caused by excessive fertilizer use, can lead to serious health problems, including cancer. Despite warnings since 2019, many imported crops are not properly tested for chemicals, as smuggling and corruption allow unsafe products to enter the region unchecked.
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By：VOA
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