Perspectives on toxicological risk — an example: Foodborne carcinogenic risk

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• Dr. Scheuplein is Acting Director, Office of Toxicological Sciences, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, Washington, D.C. The opinions expressed are the author's and they should not be construed as representing the official policy of the Food and Drug Administration.
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