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What Are Contaminants in Food — and Why Aren't They on the Label?
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What Are Contaminants in Food — and Why Aren't They on the Label?

Contaminants like heavy metals, PFAS, pesticides, and microplastics end up in your food but never appear on the label — and the only way to know they're there is to test. Here's why the gap exists and how Canopy's community-funded testing helps you choose products with lower contaminant levels.

by Kendra & Hova · Jul 11, 2026