An analysis of 40 popular food products used in American households found that a quarter of them contained additives that exceeded safety thresholds for consumption.
Conducted by wellness company Yuka and Consumer Reports, the analysis tested several food items for eight additives and two contaminants.
“One-quarter contained concerning levels of additives—enough that a single serving had more than the amount some public health agencies have identified as safe for adults or children to consume daily,” Consumer Reports said in a June 9 report.
“Nearly two-thirds of the 40 products tested contained enough of at least one additive to exceed a broader group of reference levels associated with an increased risk of developing cancer, heart disease, or diabetes,” the report said….