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Roasted and Brewed Coffee (Furan, Acrylamide) — household safety profile

Moderate risk

Coffee contains both furan (no FDA limit) and acrylamide (Prop 65 warning added 2018, exempted 2019).

What is this product?

Coffee contains both furan (no FDA limit) and acrylamide (Prop 65 warning added 2018, exempted 2019). Coffee is the highest-consumption source for both compounds globally.

What's in it

Click any compound name for its full safety profile, regulatory consensus, and exposure data.

Base ingredients

Who's most at risk

  • Pregnant Women — Acrylamide crosses placenta; caffeine + acrylamide combined exposure during pregnancy

How to use it more safely

  • Consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet
  • Brew at temperatures below 100°C to minimize compound formation
  • Use fresh beans roasted within 2-4 weeks
  • Limit daily intake to 3-4 cups for average adults

Red flags — when to walk away

  • Identified safety concern — Coffee: highest furan and acrylamide contamination among food commodities; high-volume global consumption; regulatory gaps on both compounds.

Green flags — what to look for

  • EPA Safer Choice certified — Meets EPA criteria for safer chemical ingredients

Safer alternatives

  • Green tea — Lower acrylamide levels; contains beneficial antioxidants without roasting byproducts
  • Light roast coffee — Shorter roasting time reduces acrylamide and furan formation compared to dark roasts

Frequently asked questions

What's in Roasted and Brewed Coffee (Furan, Acrylamide)?

This product type can contain: hq-c-org-001720, Acrolein, Furan, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.

Who should be careful with Roasted and Brewed Coffee (Furan, Acrylamide)?

Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: pregnant women.

How can I use Roasted and Brewed Coffee (Furan, Acrylamide) more safely?

Consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet; Brew at temperatures below 100°C to minimize compound formation; Use fresh beans roasted within 2-4 weeks

Are there safer alternatives to Roasted and Brewed Coffee (Furan, Acrylamide)?

Yes — consider: Green tea; Light roast coffee. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.

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