butylated hydroxyanisole
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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 | 4 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 4 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2018-07-10 | Q1827096001 | ND |
2018-07-10 | Q1827096005 | ND |
2018-10-09 | Q1840148001 | ND |
2018-10-09 | Q1840148005 | ND |
2019-01-08 | Q1900862001 | ND |
2019-01-08 | Q1900862002 | ND |
2019-04-02 | Q1913134001 | ND |
2019-04-02 | Q1913134002 | ND |