date:Jun 12, 2012
Last week, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) issued a scientific opinion that found the highest levels of exposure to mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH) were in bread and rolls.
EFSA said that MOH was possibly carcinogenic and could pose a cancer risk.
MOH was found in a variety of food contact materials such as packaging and also in white oils used as release or spray agents for bakery products.
Spray agents no used
However, when asked about the release and spray agents, Gordon Polson,