butylated hydroxyanisole
South Holland
Butylated hydroxyanisole, or BHA, is used as a food preservative. The chemical is considered a possible human carcinogen and classified by the European Union as an endocrine disruptor.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
| Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| 2018 | ND | 7 | 0 | ND |
| 2019 | N/A | 0 | 0 | N/A |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
| Date | Lab ID | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-16 | 1801B64-002B | ND |
| 2018-03-29 | 39486601 | ND |
| 2018-05-11 | 40000201 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 41230302 | ND |
| 2018-08-21 | 41230305 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 42124801 | ND |
| 2018-11-07 | 42124901 | ND |