The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for protecting public health by protecting the food supply. Levels of chemical contaminants in foods and the potential dietary intake of these contaminants are routinely monitored. Toxic elements and radionuclides are among the contaminants of concern; their presence in foods may be…

The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), in conjunction with the Agency's field staff, is responsible for protecting public health by protecting the food supply. Levels of chemical contaminants in foods and the potential dietary intake of these contaminants are routinely monitored. Toxic elements and radionuclides are among the contaminants of concern; their presence in foods may be…