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This paper discusses the dual effects of sustainable agricultural practices, focusing on unintended food safety risks in circular economies. Using alternative rice cultivation and no-till agriculture as case studies, the study examines the trade-offs in foodborne contaminant exposure. Alternative rice cultivation practices reduce arsenic uptake but increase cadmium levels, while no-till agriculture raises mycotoxin risks. The authors call for further research to balance food safety and sustainability goals within circular agricultural practices.