butylated hydroxyanisole
Rochester City
Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is used as a food preservative. The chemical is considered a possible human carcinogen and classified by the European Union as an endocrine disruptor.
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 6 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-10-17 | 4093259 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 4174164 | ND |
2019-01-15 | 4174160 | ND |
2019-04-08 | 4253213 | ND |
2019-04-09 | 4254809 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 4348066 | ND |
2019-07-09 | 4347756 | ND |