FDA Status
ApprovedA synthetic antioxidant used to extend shelf life of oils and processed foods. Limited to 0.02% of the oil or fat content in food.
Concerns
- •nausea, vomiting, and tinnitus reported at high doses
- •immune system effects observed in some animal studies
- •strict concentration limits enforced due to toxicity at higher levels
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
approvedCanada
approvedCommonly Found In
frozen fishcooking oilscrackersnoodlesfast foodmicrowave popcorn
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