Moreover, one study suggested a lower survival in non-smoking women with breast cancer with a high pre-diagnostic exposure to AA but more studies are necessary to confirm this result. (p185) A few studies suggested an increased risk for renal cell, and endometrial (in particular in never-smokers) and ovarian cancer, but the evidence is limited and inconsistent. In the epidemiological studies available to date, AA intake was not associated with an increased risk of most common cancers, including those of the GI or respiratory tract, breast, prostate and bladder. A massive report from the European Food Standards Agency (EFSA) lists 16 studies and 36 publications, but concludes
However, there is no good evidence of harm from humans consuming acrylamide in their diet: Cancer Research UK say that “At the moment, there is no strong evidence linking acrylamide and cancer.” The IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) considers it a ‘ probable human carcinogen’, putting it in the same category as many chemicals, red meat, being a hairdresser and shift-work.
Very high doses have been shown to increase the risk of mice getting cancer. It is used as an industrial sealant, and workers with very high exposures suffered serious neurotoxicity. The idea is to reduce people’s intake of acrylamide, a chemical that is “created when many foods, particularly starchy foods like potatoes and bread, are cooked for long periods at high temperatures, such as when baking, frying, grilling, toasting and roasting.” (FSA)Īcrylamide can be, in large doses, a very nasty substance. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) today launched its Go for Gold campaign, encouraging us not to burn our roast or fried vegetables and keep our oven chips at a nice golden colour.
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