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In the Austrian area of Görtschitztal (in the state of Carinthia) elevated traces of mercury has been found in spinach (and other vegetables), reports the Austrian website Kurier.at. This was caused by a cement factory in Wietersdorfer burning blue lime. When this happened hexachlorobenzene and other toxins were released into the environment.
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Austria: traces of mercury found in vegetables
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