Acrylamide, Furan, and the FDA

摘要

In April 2002, Swedish scientists surprised the world by announcing the discovery of significant quantities of the chemical acrylamide in a variety of cooked foods. Acrylamide is a known animal carcinogen and human neuro-toxicant and the discovery ofacrylamide in food prompted immediate reaction from governments worldwide, as well as intense media coverage. In the U.S., nearly 200 articles on acrylamide in food appeared in daily newspapers through the rest of 2002.