FDA Status
Under ReviewUnder Active FDA Review
Flour improver and oxidizing agent that strengthens dough and allows higher rising. Classified as a possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B) based on animal studies. Banned in the EU, Canada, Brazil, China, and many other countries. California requires a cancer warning label.
Concerns
- •classified as possible human carcinogen (IARC Group 2B)
- •causes kidney tumors in animal studies
- •banned in EU, Canada, Brazil, China, and many other countries
- •California requires Proposition 65 cancer warning
CAERS Adverse Events
No adverse event reports found.
CAERS data is voluntary. Reports indicate correlation, not causation. About CAERS
International Status
European Union
bannedCanada
bannedCommonly Found In
breadrollsflourbaked goods
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