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In this section: Process Contaminants in Food

Furan

Process Contaminants in Food

Furan is a chemical contaminant that forms in some foods during traditional heat treatment techniques, such as cooking, jarring, and canning. FDA has developed a method for quantitative furan measurements, surveyed furan levels in food, and conducted toxicology studies of furan in rodents.

Overview

Regulatory Report: Acrylamide, Furan and the FDA June 2007

Action Plan

FDA Action Plan for Furan in Food September 1, 2005

Methodology

Determination of Furan in Foods October 27, 2006
Method Ruggedness October 27, 2006

Furan Survey Data

Exploratory Data on Furan in Food: Individual Food Products September 21, 2009

Exposure Assessments

An Updated Exposure Assessment for Furan from the Consumption of Adult and Baby Foods April 18, 2007

Consumer Information

Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Furan in Food May 7, 2004

Other Links

Furan in Food, Thermal Treament; Request for Data and Information Federal Register, May 10, 2004

Other Government Sources of Information

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): Determination of Furan in Alcoholic Beverages

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