🤔 What are mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOHs), and how can they get into my food?

🧪 These chemical mixtures are derived from crude oil and are commonly measured in many foods and in human tissues. Food contact materials containing MOHs, like plastics or paper and board, as well as food processing equipment can be potential sources of contamination.

⚠️ This is a problem because MOHs can change genetic material, cause cancer, and disrupt hormone systems. And they have the potential to gradually build up in our bodies.

Curious to learn more? Our free resources summarize the science and regulation of these compounds.