butylated hydroxyanisole
Atlanta
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2013 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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 | 9 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 3 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-04-24 | 3919699 | ND |
2018-04-24 | 3919722 | ND |
2018-04-24 | 3919695 | ND |
2018-07-16 | 3990716 | ND |
2018-07-17 | 3992417 | ND |
2018-08-27 | 4037851 | ND |
2018-10-24 | 4100313 | ND |
2018-12-13 | 4149758 | ND |
2018-12-13 | 4149897 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 4175875 | ND |
2019-01-16 | 4175886 | ND |
2019-02-25 | 4208864 | ND |