For the first time, dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been found in Canadian fast-food packaging, particularly water- and grease-repellent paper substitutes for plastic.
Carcinogen
Scientists from Queen's University Belfast in a study found that the mice which ate processed meat with the chemicals used to cure bacon and give it its pink colour, got 75% more cancerous tumours than mice that ate pork without nitrites.
Titanium dioxide is an additive that adds a bright white colour to coffee creamers, baked goods, chewing gum, hard candies, puddings, frostings, dressings, and sauces.
The EU regulation on the use of ethylene oxide in food additives has been revised.