Which chemical contaminant is most likely to occur when acidic foods are stored in certain metal containers?

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D: Toxic metals (copper, zinc). Per ServSafe Chapter 2, acidic foods can react with metal containers made of copper, zinc, or other metals, causing toxic metal contamination. This is why acidic foods should not be stored in metal containers for extended periods.

Which chemical contaminant is most likely to occur when acidic foods are stored in certain metal containers?

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