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Tire Particles May Contaminate Crops, Enter Food Chain
Published Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Updated July 11
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What We Know — Key Points
Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, found that 1,3-diphenylguanidine (DPG) was continuously released from tire particles and accumulated in alfalfa and lettuce.
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- The Jerusalem Post
The study, led by Israeli researchers, highlights a significant environmental and food safety concern originating from global tire production and wear, with a specific mention of imported tires in Israel.
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