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Did you know coffee is on the prop 65 list? Coffee is listed under Proposition 65 in California due to the presence of acrylamide, a naturally occurring substance that forms when coffee beans are roasted. Acrylamide is classified as a “carcinogen” and is known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. • Acrylamide is not added to coffee, but rather forms during the roasting process. • The FDA has not advised people to stop consuming coffee or baked goods containing acrylamide. • Some coffee companies, like Barefoot Coffee Roasters, provide Prop 65 warnings on their labels due to the presence of acrylamide. • Other companies, like Strong Coffee Company, comply with Prop 65 warning label requirements as a business decision to avoid potential litigation, although they believe their products should be exempt under the “naturally occurring allowance” exception. Some companies provide warnings on their labels, others comply with Prop 65 requirements as a precautionary measure. #Coffee #Carcinogen #FDA #Acrylamide #Cancer #CausesCancer#CoffeeBeans