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California lawsuit chips away at harmful chemical in snacks

 
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Published: August 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES — Snack lovers, rejoice: Munching on potato chips just got a little healthier.

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Acrylamide forms naturally when starchy foods are baked or fried. Studies have shown the chemical, which also has industrial uses, causes cancer in lab animals and nerve damage to workers who are exposed to high levels. The Food and Drug Administration is researching whether acrylamide in food poses a health risk.

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