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Bay Area refinery fallout does not pose significant health risk, authorities say

New laboratory testing conducted by public health authorities in the Bay Area has revealed that heavy metals released by a refinery in Martinez last November do not pose a significant risk to residents or gardeners. Soil samples collected from various sites showed no metals above background levels. The testing results allowed residents to consume fruits and vegetables grown in the affected areas.