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Chemical drums are being repurposed for food and water storage

A report warns that chemical drums are being reused as containers for food and water. The supplied information does not specify the affected location, chemicals or scale of exposure.

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Contamination could create a wider public-health risk if hazardous residues enter food or drinking water.

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  1. Danger! Chemical Drums Turn Food, Water Storage Containers ↗punchng.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC

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