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Health risks from improper food and oil usage

Overview

Medical experts and research indicate that certain household and food-saving habits pose significant health risks.

Initial warnings focused on the dangers of improper cooking oil usage. Heating oil beyond its smoke point can cause thermal decomposition, producing toxic compounds like acrylamide and benzopyrene, which are classified as high-risk carcinogens. Furthermore, repeated reuse of cooking oil leads to the release of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which may cause cellular DNA damage and increase the risk of malignant tumors.

Subsequent guidance expanded these warnings to broader frugality practices. It advises against reusing oil that has become dark, thick, or odorous due to oxidation. Additionally, warnings were issued regarding the consumption of partially molded soft fruits, noting that mold can penetrate beneath the surface, making it necessary to discard the entire fruit to prevent food poisoning.

Entities

World Health Organization · International Agency for Research on Cancer · University of Illinois

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Health risks associated with improper saving habits

    Avoid certain saving habits to protect health, such as repeatedly reusing cooking oil or eating fruit with mold, which can lead to food poisoning and other safety risks.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Health risks associated with improper cooking oil usage

    Improper cooking oil habits, such as heating oil past its smoke point or reusing oil multiple times, can release carcinogens like acrylamide and increase cancer risks.

Sources

afamily.vn · cafef.vn · kenh14.vn · soha.vn