Furan in food worries European safety agency
Levels of cooking contaminant that can damage liver flagged up by food body
The levels of furan found in food is a public health concern, an expert panel of the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) has concluded. Very young children and babies are exposed to the highest concentrations of the chemical, mainly from ready-to-eat meals. For adults, the main exposure is from coffee, while older children are most at risk from grain-based products.