Oil-proof Paper Bags For Chicken Chops Contain "perfluoroalkane Compounds" That Penetrate Into Food And Cause Cancer? Food And Drug Administration Instructions

After being fried at high temperature, chicken chops are crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. Many people love to eat them, but they also know that fried foods are harmful to health. However, there are rumors that the greaseproof paper bags used to package chicken chops contain " Perfluoroalkane compounds", may penetrate food and cause cancer, is this true? The Food and Drug Administration explained.

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According to the Food and Drug Administration, perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) include perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid, which are chemical substances with a stable long carbon chain structure. The tail end has hydrophilic properties, so the perfluoroalkane compound contains oil-proof, waterproof, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant effects.

Therefore, perfluoroalkane compounds are widely used in industry and various commodities, such as fireproof raw materials, coatings, carpets, clothes, cleaning agents, non-stick coating cookware and greaseproof paper bags. The sources that consumers are exposed to in their daily life include inhaled dust, drinking water and food.

While perfluorooctane sulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid have been shown by animal experiments, they may damage liver function, affect reproductive function or cause cancer, but no studies have shown that these substances can cause cancer in humans.

The Food and Drug Administration pointed out that the current global human health risk assessment of PFOS and PFOA is still in the research stage, and the maximum dissolution limit for packaging materials has not been established. However, for the health and safety of the people, the Food and Drug Administration monitors domestic cities.The dissolution of perfluoroalkane compounds in the products sold, and further testing of domestic food and human blood; the research results show that, compared with foreign literature, there is no significant abnormality in the detection of domestic products and food samples. Concentration test results are not significantly higher than other countries.

The Food and Drug Administration also recommends that if people use non-stick coating products containing perfluoroalkane compounds, they should use caution in accordance with the precautions described in the product instructions for use. If the coating surface is peeled or scratched, Do not use it any more and replace it immediately.

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