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Contact: Michael Woods
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American Chemical Society
Caption: Scientists have identified two food additives with previously unrecognized estrogen-like effects. One of the additives, 4-hexylresorcinol, is used to prevent discoloration in shrimp and other shellfish.
Credit: National Cancer Institute, Renee Comet
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Related news release: American Chemical Society's Weekly PressPac -- Feb. 25, 2009
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