FDA reviews BHA food additive safety

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Federal officials will check a chemical called BHA. This chemical is found in potato chips and many other foods.

The FDA wants more information about BHA. This is part of a bigger review of food chemicals.

The FDA first called BHA safe many years ago. But later, it was called a possible cause of cancer.

Health groups want people to avoid foods with BHA. Studies showed it might cause cancer in some animals.

Fewer products use BHA now, but it is still common. Many foods for children still contain this chemical.

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What is BHA?

BHA is a chemical found in potato chips and many other foods.

Why does the FDA want more information about BHA?

The FDA wants more information about BHA as part of a bigger review of food chemicals.

What do health groups want people to do regarding BHA?

Health groups want people to avoid foods with BHA.

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