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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a food additive and preservative with antioxidant properties that prevents food from becoming rancid. It is a waxy solid used as a food additive and in other products. While BHA acts as an antioxidant and preservative, some studies have shown it causes cancer in rats and hamsters when given in high doses. Human studies have not found a significant cancer risk from typical intake levels, but California lists it as a carcinogen. BHA is approved for use in food but is controve

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