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\"molnarszabolcserdely-potato-chips-7637285_640-e1772988886495\"The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently launched<\/a> a major reassessment of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), which is a common chemical preservative that is sometimes added to food. In order to reassess whether BHA is safe to use in food and as a food contact substance based on scientific information, the FDA issued a request for information on the use of BHA. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has said that BHA has been identified by the National Toxicology Program as \u201creasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen\u201d based on animal studies. If you were harmed by a chemical additive like BHA, you should consult seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. We represent clients across the country, and billions have been secured in lawsuits with which we\u2019ve been involved.<\/p>\n

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The FDA has instigated a strong program to go over the chemicals that are currently in the food supply. BHA was identified as a top priority for this program. Kennedy has stated that if BHA doesn\u2019t meet \u201cgold standard science for its current uses\u201d it will be removed from the food supply\u2014he also said that they would continue cleaning up other additives to try to reduce children\u2019s exposure. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has said that once the BHA assessment is completed, a similar assessment will be launched to review butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide, which is used to condition dough and found in yoga mats. The Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, Kyle Diamantas, assured the public that the post-market assessment of BHA reflects a proactive food safety approach.<\/p>\n

In 1958, the FDA listed BHA as Generally Recognized as Safe. In 1961, it was approved as a food additive to stop fats and oils from spoiling. Today, it is found in potato chips, breakfast cereals, cookies, candies, ice cream, frozen meals, and meat products. The use of BHA has gotten lower in recent times, but it is still in food products like those marketed to kids. Health advocates have raised the possibilities that BHA is unsafe. It has previously been recommended for reassessment.<\/p>\n

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