Title: Discussion Forum Description: Experiment 6: HPLC of Soft Drinks for Caffeine Content
Course: Food Analysis Labs > Section: Course Content

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The FDA has issued warnings:

1. Can you think of other hazards of chemical additives in foods?
2. Give an example of a food contaminant, residue, or chemical constituent that presents a hazard in food.
3. If it is regulated, describe how. Do you think that the regulations in place are sufficient to prevent illness. Please explain why, or why not.